Latvia: Parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Post-materialistic way of life

Socialist

Capitalist

Traditional way of life

JV ZZS NA AP! K LKS LRA PCL S

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.

JV

New Unity

JV (Jaunā Vienotība) is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 23 seats. The party rejects further redistribution from rich to poor, wants less government intervention in the economy, and wants more free world trade.

In current polls, JV comes in at 23.9%. Compared to the election, that's an increase of +4.8.

All information at a glance: JV
Name	Jaunā Vienotība
Translation	New Unity
Group in the EU Parliament	EPP
Seats in parliament	23 / 100
Current poll value	23.9 (+4.8 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-right
Government	Part of the government
Core topics	Against redistribution from rich to poor Less government intervention in markets/economy Free world trade Advocates liberal lifestyles

ZZS

Union of Greens and Farmers

ZZS (Zaļo un Zemnieku savienība) is a green party that is currently represented in the parliament with 16 MPs. The party wants more protection of local economy in international competition, favors traditional lifestyles, and advocates strict immigration policy.

In current polls, ZZS is getting 13.7% of the vote - an increase of +0.9 since the last election.

All information at a glance: ZZS
Name	Zaļo un Zemnieku savienība
Translation	Union of Greens and Farmers
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens
Seats in parliament	16 / 100
Current poll value	13.7 (+0.9 since last election )
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Core topics	Protection of local economy Prefers traditional lifestyles Strict immigration policy Strong nationalism

AS

United list LZP/LRA/LP

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

In the current election trend, AS comes in at 9.7%, losing -1.4 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: AS
Name	LZP/LRA/LP
Translation	United list LZP/LRA/LP
Seats in parliament	13 / 100
Current poll value	9.7 (-1.4 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-right

Nacionālā Apvienība

National Alliance

Nacionālā Apvienība (Nacionālā apvienība „Visu Latvijai!”–„Tēvzemei un Brīvībai/LNNK”) is a right-wing party and currently represented in parliament with 13 MPs. The party wants a strong nation-state, advocates strict immigration policy, and favors traditional lifestyles.

Compared to the last election, Nacionālā Apvienība scores an increase of +1.1 and comes in at 10.5%.

All information at a glance: Nacionālā Apvienība
Name	Nacionālā apvienība „Visu Latvijai!”–„Tēvzemei un Brīvībai/LNNK”
Translation	National Alliance
Group in the EU Parliament	ECR
Seats in parliament	13 / 100
Current poll value	10.5 (+1.1 since last election )
Political orientation	Right-wing
Government	Part of the government
Core topics	Strong nationalism Strict immigration policy Against multiculturalism Prefers traditional lifestyles

Progresīvie

The Progressives

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

In current polls, Progresīvie comes in at 9.6%. Compared to the election, that's an increase of +3.4.

All information at a glance: Progresīvie
Name	Progresīvie
Translation	The Progressives
Group in the EU Parliament	S&D
Seats in parliament	10 / 100
Current poll value	9.6 (+3.4 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-left

Stabilitātei!

For Stability!

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

Current polls show Stabilitātei! at 6.2. That's a loss of -0.6 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: Stabilitātei!
Name	Stabilitātei!
Translation	For Stability!
Seats in parliament	10 / 100
Current poll value	6.2 (-0.6 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-right

LPV

Latvia First

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

In the current election trend, LPV comes in at 5.5%, losing -0.8 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: LPV
Name	Latvija pirmajā vietā
Translation	Latvia First
Seats in parliament	9 / 100
Current poll value	5.5 (-0.8 since last election )
Political orientation	Right-wing

AP!

Development/For!

AP! (Attīstībai/Par!) is a liberal party that is currently represented in parliament with 6 seats. The party advocates liberal lifestyles, has a dream of an open world without borders, and wants more free world trade.

Current polls have AP! coming in at 4.6% - a loss of -0.5 since the last election.

All information at a glance: AP!
Name	Attīstībai/Par!
Translation	Development/For!
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Seats in parliament	6 / 100
Current poll value	4.6 (-0.5 since last election )
Political orientation	Liberal politics
Government	Part of the government
Core topics	Advocates liberal lifestyles Open world without borders Pro multiculturalism Free world trade

K

The Conservatives

K (Konservatīvie) is a center-right party from Latvia. The party advocates strict immigration policy, wants a strong nation-state, and favors traditional lifestyles.

In the current election trend, K comes in at 2.9%, losing -0.3 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: K
Name	Konservatīvie
Translation	The Conservatives
Group in the EU Parliament	EPP
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Current poll value	2.9 (-0.3 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-right
Government	Part of the government
Core topics	Strong nationalism Strict immigration policy Prefers traditional lifestyles Against multiculturalism

KuK

For Each and Everyone

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

Current polls show KuK at 2.2. That's a loss of -1.5 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: KuK
Name	Katram un katrai
Translation	For Each and Everyone
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Current poll value	2.2 (-1.5 since last election )
Political orientation	Right-wing

LAS

United Latvian List

LAS (Latvijas apvienotais saraksts) is a green party from Latvia.

All information at a glance: LAS
Name	Latvijas apvienotais saraksts
Translation	United Latvian List
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Political orientation	Environment & Climate

LKS

Latvian Russian Union

LKS (Latvijas Krievu savienība) is a left party from Latvia. The party has a dream of an open world without borders, favors financial redistributions from rich to poor, and wants more regulation of markets.

In the current election trend, LKS comes in at 2.2%, losing -1.5 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: LKS
Name	Latvijas Krievu savienība
Translation	Latvian Russian Union
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Current poll value	2.2 (-1.5 since last election )
Political orientation	Left-wing
Core topics	Open world without borders Redistribution from rich to poor More regulation of markets Pro multiculturalism

LRA

Latvian Association of Regions

LRA (Latvijas Reģionu apvienība) is a regional interest party from Latvia. The party favors the promotalization of political decisions, wants more protection of local economy in international competition, and advocates strict immigration policy.

All information at a glance: LRA
Name	Latvijas Reģionu apvienība
Translation	Latvian Association of Regions
Group in the EU Parliament	ECR
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Political orientation	Regional interests
Core topics	More promotionism Protection of local economy Strict immigration policy Against redistribution from rich to poor

LuK

Law and Order

LuK (Likums un kārtība) is a right-wing party from Latvia.

All information at a glance: LuK
Name	Likums un kārtība
Translation	Law and Order
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Political orientation	Right-wing

PCL

For a Humane Latvia

PCL (Par cilvēcīgu Latviju) is a right-wing party from Latvia. The party advocates strict immigration policy, is against too much regulation of markets, and wants tax cuts.

All information at a glance: PCL
Name	Par cilvēcīgu Latviju
Translation	For a Humane Latvia
Group in the EU Parliament	EPP
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Political orientation	Right-wing
Government	Part of the government
Core topics	Strict immigration policy Less regulation of markets Tax cuts Protection of local economy

Republika

Republic

Republika is a center-left party from Latvia.

Current polls have Republika coming in at 1.6% - a loss of -0.2 since the last election.

All information at a glance: Republika
Name	Republika
Translation	Republic
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Current poll value	1.6 (-0.2 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-left

SDPS

Social Democratic Party “Harmony”

SDPS (Sociāldemokrātiskā Partija “Saskaņa”) is a center-left party from Latvia. The party has a dream of an open world without borders, wants more government intervention in the economy, and favors financial redistributions from rich to poor.

Current polls have SDPS coming in at 3.0% - a loss of -1.8 since the last election.

All information at a glance: SDPS
Name	Sociāldemokrātiskā Partija “Saskaņa”
Translation	Social Democratic Party “Harmony”
Group in the EU Parliament	S&D
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Current poll value	3.0 (-1.8 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-left
Core topics	Open world without borders More government intervention in markets/economy Redistribution from rich to poor Economic growth more important than environmental protection

SV

Sovereign Power

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

In the current election trend, SV comes in at 1.9%, losing -1.3 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: SV
Name	Suverēnā vara
Translation	Sovereign Power
Seats in parliament	0 / 100
Current poll value	1.9 (-1.3 since last election )
Political orientation	Right-wing

Frequently asked questions & answers

Where is the data from?

The data was collected as part of the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey. As part of this, more than 400 policy experts assessed the positions of major parties. All parties represented in either the national parliament or the EU parliament at the time of the survey were considered. Parties' positions may change over time and differ from the values presented.

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