Andris Kulbergs facts for kids
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Andris Kulbergs
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Kulbergs in 2026
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| 25th Prime Minister of Latvia | |
| Assumed office 28 May 2026 |
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| President | Edgars Rinkēvičs |
| Preceded by | Evika Siliņa |
| Member of the Saeima | |
| In office 1 November 2022 – 28 May 2026 |
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| Constituency | Riga |
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| Born | 26 May 1979 Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Anna Kulberga |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Concordia International University Estonia |
Andris Kulbergs, born on May 26, 1979, is a businessman and politician from Latvia. He is currently the Prime Minister of Latvia, a role he started in 2026. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was a member of the Saeima, which is Latvia's parliament. He was elected to the Saeima in 2022. Mr. Kulbergs also leads the Latvian Authorised Automobile Dealers Association.
In May 2026, the previous Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, stepped down. President Edgars Rinkēvičs then asked Andris Kulbergs to form a new government. This new government would lead the country for five months until the next parliamentary election. Kulbergs successfully brought together four political groups: the United List, New Unity, National Alliance, and Union of Greens and Farmers. With their support, he became Prime Minister on May 28, 2026, after parliament voted 66 to confirm him.
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Early Life and Business Career
Andris Kulbergs was born in Riga, Latvia, on May 26, 1979. He attended Riga Secondary School No. 50 and Rīgas Komercskola, which means 'Riga School of Commerce'. Later, he earned a university degree in international business from Concordia International University Estonia in 2022.
Mr. Kulbergs has worked in many different business roles. For example, he was a marketing director for a telecommunications company called Lattelecom. He also managed several car companies, including Auto Torino and Baltic Motors Ltd. He led the Inchcape group of companies in Latvia. Since 2006, he has been involved in leading the Latvian Authorised Automobile Dealers Association. He is currently the president of this association.
His Time in Parliament
In 2022, Andris Kulbergs was elected to the 14th Saeima. The Saeima is the parliament of Latvia. He joined as a member of the United List alliance. He was not officially part of a political party but worked with this group. The United List of Latvia later changed its name to "Restart of Latvia" in 2026.
While in parliament, Mr. Kulbergs held important positions. He was the chairman of a subcommittee focused on developing new ideas and innovations. He also served on committees that dealt with the country's economy, farming, environment, and public spending. In 2024, he ran for the European Parliament with the United List, but he was not elected.
During his time as a Member of Parliament, Kulbergs spoke about the Rail Baltica project. This is a large railway project. He pointed out concerns about parts of the project, like the "Riga Loop" section. This part of the track goes through Riga Central Station and Riga Airport. He believed that issues with this project could become a big problem for the country. He also shared his thoughts on a loan for the airline AirBaltic during a challenging time. He suggested that the company should be reorganized.
Becoming Prime Minister
On May 14, 2026, the Prime Minister at the time, Evika Siliņa, resigned. Just two days later, President Edgars Rinkēvičs chose Andris Kulbergs as a candidate for the next Prime Minister. His job was to lead the country for the five months remaining until the next election.
By May 20, Kulbergs and representatives from four political groups announced an agreement. These groups were the United List, New Unity, National Alliance, and Union of Greens and Farmers. They formed a new government together. Many ministers from the previous government stayed in their roles. On May 28, 2026, the parliament officially approved the new government. Andris Kulbergs became Prime Minister with 66 votes.
About His Life
Andris Kulbergs is married to Anna Kulberga. They have three children together. He is a big fan of cars. In 2022, when he was elected to parliament, he shared that he owned 11 cars.
In 2022, after a car accident, he needed to use a wheelchair for a short time. This experience made him speak up for better streets and sidewalks in Riga. He wanted them to be easier for people with special needs to use. When his second child was born in 2023, Latvian news reported a fun family tradition. He drove his wife and new baby home from the hospital in a rally car. This tradition has been in his family for two generations.
