Kariņš said in a brief statement to waiting reporters that he will leave his post on April 10 so that on April 11 the Saeima can vote for a replacement. He did not comment further on his decision and left immediately.
Kariņš, who took up the role in September 2023 after a lengthy spell as Prime Minister, has in recent months been dogged by a scandal about his use of expensive flights during this time as head of government.
Despite vowing in December not to resign a...