Latvia has a new leader

Andris Kulbergs formed a center-right coalition that was voted for by 66 of Latvia’s 100 parliamentary seats on Thursday, making him prime minister. He replaced Evika Silina, who resigned on May 14 after the incursion of two Ukrainian drones—to which she responded inadequately. In a speech just before the vote, Kulbergs vowed to “guarantee Latvia’s security.” Europe’s leaders are becoming increasingly militaristic; those who don’t meet the challenge, lose their jobs. The Russian threat is becoming more real to Europeans, and security and defense are becoming decisive political issues.