Governments of Latvia

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Introduction to the
Government of Latvia

"Tēvzemei un Brīvībai.
For Fatherland and Freedom."

General Information Country Latvia Established April 2009 Organisation Led by President Deputy Prime Minister

The Government of Latvia is the executive branch headed by the President of Latvia. The President of Latvia can delegate the Prime Minister or Vice President to be the head of Government. After his/her election, the President decides what ministries should exist and their names.

The government's role is to exercise "general leadership of the public administration", elaborate strategies to implement the government platform, negotiate international treaties, etc. The Government of Latvia represents the state of Latvia both internally and externally and presents information to the citizens of Latvia.

The Government answers exclusively to the Congress of Latvia, and in extreme cases, may vote a motion of removal of the President, withdrawing its confidence and forcing the Government to resign.

The following table shows the links to Latvian Governments formed from month to month.