A government crisis in Latvia

Latvia's largest demonstrations since the country declared its independence took place last weekend. The protests were triggered by Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis' dismissal of Aleksejs Loskutovs, head of the anti-corruption authority. Foreign Minister Artis Pabriks has resigned and the government is now facing a parliamentary vote of no confidence. Voldemars Krustins doubts this will lead to a change of government: "It looks as if Mr Kalvitis' self-confidence has emerged unscathed. A couple of thousand demonstrators in front of Parliament? So what. There are always a few dissatisfied customers, aren't there? But seriously, who could take his place as prime minister anyway? Aigars Stokenbergs, his anointed reserve up to now, has been liquidated politically. Many distrustful Latvians may end up clinging to Kalvitis because at least with him they know what they've got."

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