Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Valdis Dombrovskis | New Era Party | 12 March 2009 |
| Other government parties | ZSS,TP, LPP, TB/LNNK, Civic Union |
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. The Prime Minister then chooses the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) which has to be accepted by the Parliament. The Parliament can remove the Prime Minister and Cabinet by means of a vote of no-confidence (Constitution of Latvia, Article 59).
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