Parliamentary elections in Latvia in the atmosphere of fear – Television Republic

In Latvia began on Saturday morning parliamentary elections. Due to the developments in Ukraine are held in an atmosphere of threat from Russia.

two million inhabitants of the country, of which one quarter are ethnic Russians will elect 100 deputies to the new Parliament (Saeima).

Polling stations opened at . 6 time Polish; voting will last for hours. 19.

The pro-Kremlin Social Democratic Party “Consent” – won both previous parliamentary elections (the government did not create, because none of the other parties would not enter a coalition with her) and local government – in the pre-election polls occupied the first or second place, interchangeably with the center-right party unity.

“consent” is going to vote about. 17 percent. eligible. Unity supports – according to various polls – 13-20 percent. respondents. Another place in the polls is occupied now współrządzący center-right Union of Greens and Farmers Union (10-14 per cent. Supported), National Alliance (8-10 per cent.) And the new party heart of Latvia (7-10 per cent.).

The remaining of 13 parties competing in the elections does not exceed 5 per cent. the electoral threshold. At the same time approx. Of 20 percent. respondents do not yet decided for whom to vote, and approx. 11 percent. not going to participate in the elections.

In Latvia exacerbated concerns about the future of the country, caused by the aggression of Russia against Ukraine. Representatives of the Kremlin warned because they intend to defend living in Latvia ethnic Russians and Russian press, reports the growing problem of the Russian minority in Latvia.

Latvian politicians fear that they will become the target of attack from Moscow during their six-month presidency of the European Union, which begins on 1 January 2015. now trying to protect the country against cyber attacks.

According to the Minister of National Defence Mr Raimonds VEJONIS there is a serious risk of destabilization of Latvia for Russia. He argues that the borders of the country will see more and more activity of Russian troops in the region has provocateurs, trying to bring in a society mood of nostalgia for the Soviet Union.