Latvian Farmers' Union
Latvian Farmers' Union Latvijas Zemnieku savienība | |
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| Abbreviation | LZS |
| Leader | Viktors Valainis |
| Founder |
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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) | 1,350 |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre |
| National affiliation | Union of Greens and Farmers |
| European Parliament group | EFDD (2014) NI (2014–2015) ALDE Group (2015–2019) |
| International affiliation | Green International (historical) |
| Colours | |
| Saeima | 11 / 100 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 8 |
| Mayors | 7 / 43 |
| Website | |
| lzs | |
The Latvian Farmers' Union (Latvian: Latvijas Zemnieku savienība, LZS) is an agrarian political party in Latvia.
Initially formed in 1917 during the period of Latvian War of Independence (as Latviešu Zemnieku savienība), it was banned in 1934, which was notably done by its founder Kārlis Ulmanis. 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). It was formerly a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.