Time in government
16 years • 7 months • 2 weeks • 2 days
Latvia Jaunā Vienotība: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
6.4 %
±0.0 since the last election
Last Election
6.4 %
Election 2026 · 7 Seats
3-Month Trend
-0.8
Three months ago: 7.2 %
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New Unity
EPP
Latvia
Conservative
Europhile
Founded 2018
Jaunā Vienotība (JV) is a liberal-conservative political alliance in Latvia that functions as a stabilizing force in the political center. It stands for a pro-European course, a strict transatlantic security alignment, and a market economy within the framework of the rule of law.
Values and Ideology
JV's foundation is built upon modern conservatism, characterized by pragmatism rather than ideology. The party views Latvia as an integral part of the Western community of values. Its ethos emphasizes individual responsibility, with the state acting as a guarantor of stability and the rule of law. A central pillar is the defense of national sovereignty against external influences, coupled with a deep commitment to liberal democracy and the protection of Western institutions.
Political Priorities
The agenda is consistently focused on economic competitiveness and security. JV advocates for an austere fiscal policy, investments in national defense, and a reduction in energy dependence. Its target audience primarily includes the urban middle class, academics, and entrepreneurs who prioritize stability over populist experiments. A notable area of tension is the balancing act between necessary social reforms and the dogma of fiscal discipline, as well as the integration of society while simultaneously strengthening the Latvian language.
Role in the Political System
Strategically, JV assumes the role of an "anchor" within Latvia's fragmented party system. As an experienced governing force, it often moderates complex coalitions and ensures continuity in foreign policy. Its relationship with state institutions is uncompromisingly pro-state.
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Position 2024
Position 2019
Question
Stance
Economy & State
Should income and wealth be redistributed?
Maintains a neutral stance on redistribution.
Stance
How should the state manage its available budget?
Seeks a balance between investments and fiscal discipline.
Stance
Should the local economy be protected?
Advocates largely free trade with minor protective measures.
Stance
Society & Values
What is more important: freedom or security?
Seeks balance between freedom and security.
Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted?
Wants active state promotion of equality.
Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced?
Largely supports equality.
Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed?
Largely supports same-sex partnerships.
Stance
What role should religions play in politics?
Views religion as a personal but socially relevant matter.
Stance
Should policy focus on urban or rural areas?
Favors urban development promotion.
Stance
Environment & Globalization
What is more important: environmental protection or economy?
Weights environmental protection slightly stronger than economic growth.
Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy?
Weights climate protection slightly stronger than economic growth.
Stance
Migration & Integration
How should immigration policy be regulated?
Holds a balanced position between openness and control.
Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped?
Emphasizes cultural adaptation of immigrants.
Stance
Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights?
Considers equal rights sufficient.
Stance
What role should nation-states play?
Views national and international responsibility as balanced.
Stance
Democracy & Institutions
How should power be distributed?
Holds a neutral stance on power distribution.
Stance
How independent should the judiciary be?
Emphasizes judicial independence with minimal oversight.
Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal?
Tends towards a more centralized administration.
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Election
Vote share
Seats
2026
3 October 2026
Worst result
Vote share
6.4 %
-12.7
Seats
7
-16
2022
1 October 2022
Vote share
19.1 %
+12.4
Seats
23
+15
2018
6 October 2018
Vote share
6.7 %
-15.2
Seats
8
-15
2014
4 October 2014
Vote share
21.9 %
+3.1
Seats
23
+3
2011
17 September 2011
Vote share
18.8 %
-13.1
Seats
20
-13
2010
2 October 2010
Best result
Vote share
31.9 %
Seats
33
All elections since 1945 in which Jaunā Vienotība participated. Click a row to see election details.
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1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 1990
43 %
Cabinets led
7
12 years • 11 months • 1 week • 3 days
Coalition involvements
2
3 years • 8 months • 6 days
Andris Kulbergs
Kulbergs
28 May 2026 – Today · 5 months 8 days
Evika Siliņa
Siliņa
15 September 2023 – 12 September 2025 · 1 year 11 months
49 of 100 seats
Krišjānis Kariņš
Karins II
14 December 2022 – 15 September 2023 · 9 months 1 day
49 of 100 seats
Krišjānis Kariņš
Karins I
23 January 2019 – 14 December 2022 · 3 years 10 months
Māris Kučinskis
Kucinskis I
11 February 2016 – 23 January 2019 · 2 years 11 months
21 of 100 seats
Laimdota Straujuma
Straujuma II
5 November 2014 – 11 February 2016 · 1 year 3 months
21 of 100 seats
Laimdota Straujuma
Straujuma I
22 January 2014 – 5 November 2014 · 9 months 14 days
69 of 100 seats
Valdis Dombrovskis
Dombrovskis IV
25 October 2011 – 22 January 2014 · 2 years 2 months
56 of 100 seats
Valdis Dombrovskis
Dombrovskis III
3 November 2010 – 25 October 2011 · 11 months 22 days
55 of 100 seats
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