Latvian Farmers' Union
The Latvian Farmers' Union (Latvian: Latvijas Zemnieku savienība, LZS) is an agrarian political party in Latvia.
Latvian Farmers' Union Latvijas Zemnieku savienība | |
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| Abbreviation | LZS |
| Leader | Viktors Valainis |
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| Founded | 12 December 1917 (original foundation) 5 July 1990 (re-established) |
| Banned | 16 May 1934 |
| Headquarters | Lielirbes iela 17a-29, Riga |
| Membership (2017) | 1,464 |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre |
| National affiliation | Union of Greens and Farmers |
| European Parliament group | Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (2014) Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (2015–19) |
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| Saeima | 11 / 100 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 8 |
| Mayors | 7 / 43 |
| Website | |
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Initially formed in 1917 during the period of Latvian War of Independence, it was banned in 1934. It was re-established in 1990. It is positioned in the centre on the political spectrum and it has expressed conservative and nationalistic rhetoric. Since 2002, the party has been a part of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), together with the Latvian Green Party. It was formerly a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.
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