Saeima
The Saeima is the parliament of the Republic of Latvia. It is a unicameral parliament made up of 100 members who are elected by proportional representation. Elections are scheduled to be held once every four years.
Saeima | |
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Type | |
Type | |
History | |
Founded | 7 November 1922 |
Disbanded | |
Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Structure | |
Seats | 100 |
Political groups | Government (47)
Supported by (10)
Opposition (43) |
Length of term | 4 years |
Elections | |
Open list proportional representation with a 5% electoral threshold | |
Last election | 6 October 2018 |
Next election | 2022 or before |
Meeting place | |
House of the Livonian Noble Corporation, Riga | |
Website | |
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The President of Latvia can dismiss the Saeima and call early elections.[1]
Saeima Media
Deputies are elected from five constituencies, based on the cultural regions of Latvia.
References
- ↑ "Zatlers nolemj rosināt Saeimas atlaišanu" (in lv). Delfi. May 28, 2011. http://www.delfi.lv/news/national/politics/zatlers-nolemj-atlaist-saeimu.d?id=38755691. Retrieved May 28, 2011.