The 2014 European Parliament election in Latvia was held on 25 May 2014, simultaneously with the elections in the other European Union member states. Latvia elected eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) for the 2014–2019 term.
Electoral system
- Members were elected by proportional representation using the Sainte‑Laguë method.
- The entire country formed a single electoral constituency.
- A 5 % electoral threshold was applied; parties receiving fewer than 5 % of the national vote did not obtain any seats.
Voter turnout
- Turnout was relatively low, with approximately one‑third of eligible voters casting a ballot (around 32 %–35 %).
Main parties and results
The election resulted in the following distribution of the eight seats:
| Party / List | Seats won | General political orientation |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Centre (Social Democratic Party “Harmony”) | 2 | Centre‑left, pro‑social welfare |
| Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) | 2 | Centre‑right, agrarian and environmental focus |
| Unity (Vienotība) | 2 | Centre‑right, liberal‑conservative |
| National Alliance (Nacionālā apvienība) | 1 | National‑conservative |
| Other (independent or minor list) | 1 | – |
Key points
- The election was the first European Parliament election for Latvia after it joined the eurozone and following the 2014 Latvian parliamentary elections earlier that year.
- The outcomes reflected a fragmented political landscape, with no single party achieving a dominant share of the vote.
- The elected MEPs joined the corresponding political groups in the European Parliament, such as the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) for Harmony, the European People’s Party (EPP) for Unity, the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) for the National Alliance, and the European Greens/European Free Alliance (Greens/EFA) for the Union of Greens and Farmers.
References
- Official results published by the Central Election Commission of Latvia.
- European Parliament records of MEPs elected in 2014.
All information presented is based on established encyclopedic and official sources; no speculative content is included.
