Integration monitor

Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

Oct. 26, 2009

  • Ex-Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis: Latvia will have ethnic Russian prime minister if ethnic Latvian parties do not reach agreement for co-operation
  • Concord Centre continues to be the most popular political party in Latvia
  • Members of nationalistic party All for Latvia! call young people to join their party
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According to Telegraf, the ex-Prime Minister, MP Aigars Kalvitis (Peoples Party) stated that, the Concord Centre, most probably, will form governing coalition after the next Saeimas elections and Latvia will have ethnic Russian prime minister. Experts interviewed by the newspaper consider that such statement is aimed at scaring ethnic Latvian electorate by Russians are coming slogan.

According to the latest public opinion survey, the Concord Centre continues to be the most popular political party in Latvia – 15,7% of Latvian residents support it. The Union of Greens and Farmers is supported by 7,4% and the New Era by 5,8%. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of residents.

According to the latest public opinion survey, the Concord Centre continues to be the most popular political party in Latvia – 15,7% of Latvian residents support it. The Union of Greens and Farmers is supported by 7,4% and the New Era by 5,8%. Other parties are supported by less than 5% of residents. Diena

Vesti Segodnya reports that members of nationalistic party All for Latvia! held meetings with students of Latvian schools and call them to join the party.

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