Can the crusader learn the art of compromise?
Jul 30, 1998
Philip Birzulis
As prime minister, Andris Skele earned great popularity for his fighting approach to economic policy, and his People's Party leads opinion polls for the Oct. 3 election. However, this no-holds-barred style alienated political colleagues and raises questions about whether he can form a lasting government, as Philip Birzulis reports.After the elections of 1995 brought about a chaotic mismatch of parties power, Latvians sighed with relief when a little-known businessman became prime minister aft ...
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