Latvia: Political parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal

Socialist

Capitalist

Conservative

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Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Jaunā Vienotība

New Unity

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

15.9

Election Trend

Part of the Government

Jaunā Vienotība is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 23 seats.

Jaunā Vienotība advocates for democracy, the rule of law, and European values. The party emphasizes the importance of freedom of expression, human rights, and social justice.

Nacionālā Apvienība

National Alliance

Right-wing

ECR

EU Parliament

15.2

Election Trend

Part of the Government

Nacionālā Apvienība (Nacionālā apvienība "Visu Latvijai!") is a right-wing party and currently represented in parliament with 13 MPs.

Nacionālā apvienība advocates conservative and national values. The party emphasizes the importance of national identity and sovereignty, as well as the preservation of cultural traditions.

AP!

Development/For!

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Part of the Government

AP! (Attīstībai/Par!) is a liberal party that is currently represented in parliament with 6 seats.

K

The Conservatives

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Part of the Government

K (Konservatīvie) is a center-right party from Latvia.

ZZS

Union of Greens and Farmers

Environment & Climate

G/EFA

EU Parliament

9.1

Election Trend

ZZS (Zaļo un Zemnieku savienība) is a green party that is currently represented in the parliament with 16 MPs.

ZZS upholds traditional values, particularly concerning agriculture and rural areas. The party advocates for the strengthening of rural communities and the promotion of agricultural interests.

AS

United list LZP/LRA/LP

Centre-right

EU Parliament

9.1

Election Trend

AS (LZP/LRA/LP) is a center-right party that is currently represented in the parliament with 13 MPs.

Progresīvie

The Progressives

Centre-left

G/EFA

EU Parliament

11.1

Election Trend

Progresīvie is a center-left party that is currently represented in parliament with 10 seats.

Progresīvie advocate social democratic values and are committed to social justice and equal opportunities. The party emphasizes the importance of a strong welfare state.

Stabilitātei!

For Stability!

Centre-right

EU Parliament

7.0

Election Trend

Stabilitātei! is a center-right party and currently represented in parliament with 10 MPs.

'Stabilitātei!' party adheres to conservative and business-friendly values. They emphasize the importance of economic stability and the rule of law.

LPV

Latvia First

Right-wing

PfE

EU Parliament

12.5

Election Trend

LPV (Latvija pirmajā vietā) is a right-wing party that is currently represented in the parliament with 9 MPs.

'Latvija pirmajā vietā' party upholds national and patriotic values. They emphasize the importance of Latvian identity, culture, and language.

JKP

Unknown

EU Parliament

1.6

Election Trend

JKP is a party from Latvia.

KuK

For Each and Everyone

Right-wing

EU Parliament

Election Trend

KuK (Katram un katrai) is a right-wing party from Latvia.

LA

For Latvia’s Development

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

2.6

Election Trend

LA (Latvijas attīstībai) is a liberal party from Latvia.

LKS

Latvian Russian Union

Transversal

EU Parliament

Election Trend

LKS (Latvijas Krievu savienība) is a party of undefinable orientation from Latvia.

P21

Platform 21

Right-wing

EU Parliament

Election Trend

P21 (Platform 21) is a right-wing party from Latvia.

PLV

Unknown

EU Parliament

1.1

Election Trend

PLV is a party from Latvia.

Par!

Movement For!

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

1.5

Election Trend

Par! (Kustība Par!) is a liberal party from Latvia.

Republika

Republic

Center

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Republika is a text.party-info-orientation-center from Latvia.

SDPS

Social Democratic Party “Harmony”

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

7.6

Election Trend

SDPS (Sociāldemokrātiskā Partija “Saskaņa”) is a center-left party from Latvia.

The party upholds social democratic values and advocates for social justice, equality, and the protection of the socially vulnerable. They emphasize the importance of the social safety net and solidarity.

SV

Sovereign Power

Right-wing

ECR

EU Parliament

4.0

Election Trend

SV (Suverēnā vara) is a right-wing party from Latvia.