Prime Minister of Latvia
Latvian cabinet position
The prime minister of Latvia (Latvian: Ministru prezidents) is the most powerful member of the Government of Latvia, and is in charge over the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers. The prime minister is nominated by the president of Latvia, but must be able to obtain the support of a majority of the Saeima (parliament).
Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia | |
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Member of | |
Appointer | President of Latvia |
Term length | General elections to the Saeima are held every four years at most. No term limits are imposed on the office. |
Inaugural holder | Kārlis Ulmanis |
Formation | 19 November 1918 |
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