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.

Press Report

Press Report

The proposal of the opposition, which seems to be supported by FF/LNNK, to vote of non-confidence to the Minister of Economy A.Kalvitis can be the cause for Government’s resignation, as the Prime Minister thinks that the faction, which supports decisions of the opposition, can not be the part of the Government.

The proposal of the opposition, which seems to be supported by FF/LNNK, to vote of non-confidence to the Minister of Economy A.Kalvitis can be the cause for Governments resignation, as the Prime Minister thinks that the faction, which supports decisions of the opposition, can not be the part of the Government. Diena, Neatkariga

The social pool shows that some essential changes have occurred in the ratings of political parties in September. Now the most popular party is Latvia’s Way (its rating has increased by 2,2% comparatively to the previous month), the Social Democrats are the second (their rating has decreased for 2%), then follows the People’s Party, FF/LNNK (its rating has dropped for 3,1%), FHRUL (increase of 1,4%) and the New Party (its rating has also dropped for 1,6%).

The social pool shows that some essential changes have occurred in the ratings of political parties in September. Now the most popular party is Latvias Way (its rating has increased by 2,2% comparatively to the previous month), the Social Democrats are the second (their rating has decreased for 2%), then follows the Peoples Party, FF/LNNK (its rating has dropped for 3,1%), FHRUL (increase of 1,4%) and the New Party (its rating has also dropped for 1,6%). Diena

What regards the ratings of personalities the President of Latvia is the most popular person in Latvia in September. Her popularity is constantly increasing, then follows the Governer of Latvia’s Bank E.Repse and the Mayor of Riga A.Argalis. The Prime Minister still keeps the place of the most popular member of the Government. The most unpopular (minus 26,7%) person in the Government is the Minister of Education K.Greiskalns.

What regards the ratings of personalities the President of Latvia is the most popular person in Latvia in September. Her popularity is constantly increasing, then follows the Governer of Latvias Bank E.Repse and the Mayor of Riga A.Argalis. The Prime Minister still keeps the place of the most popular member of the Government. The most unpopular (minus 26,7%) person in the Government is the Minister of Education K.Greiskalns. Neatkariga, Chas

The General Secretary of the Council of Europe V.Shvimmer visited Latvia as in November Latvia will be the chairing country of the Council of Europe. The Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins stressed that during Latvia’s chairing period the emphasis will be put on the development of co-operation with the new EC countries, as well as the organization of the Conference on small languages. During V.Shvimmer’s meetings with high officials of Latvia the most discussed issues were the ratification of the Framework Convention on the National Minorities, the integration of the national minorities into the society of Latvia as well as Latvia’s relations with Russia.

The General Secretary of the Council of Europe V.Shvimmer visited Latvia as in November Latvia will be the chairing country of the Council of Europe. The Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins stressed that during Latvias chairing period the emphasis will be put on the development of co-operation with the new EC countries, as well as the organization of the Conference on small languages. During V.Shvimmers meetings with high officials of Latvia the most discussed issues were the ratification of the Framework Convention on the National Minorities, the integration of the national minorities into the society of Latvia as well as Latvias relations with Russia. Neatkariga, Chas, Vesti Segodnja

The representatives of FHRUL had a meeting with the Prime Minister on September 22. The main subject of the discussion was the necessity to ratify the Framework Convention on the Protection of the Minorities. The Prime Minister will ask the Minister of Justice examine the respective legislation of Latvia and according to that what changes should be implemented. The State Prosecutor and the Office for the Protection of the Constitution have not discovered the sufficient base to start criminal proceeding regarding the invitation of the left-wingers to the people to show non-violent civil disobedience.

The representatives of FHRUL had a meeting with the Prime Minister on September 22. The main subject of the discussion was the necessity to ratify the Framework Convention on the Protection of the Minorities. The Prime Minister will ask the Minister of Justice examine the respective legislation of Latvia and according to that what changes should be implemented. The State Prosecutor and the Office for the Protection of the Constitution have not discovered the sufficient base to start criminal proceeding regarding the invitation of the left-wingers to the people to show non-violent civil disobedience. Neatkariga.

Panorama Latvii has interviewed the member of FHRUL A.Bartashevic regarding this meeting. A.Bartashevic says although the Prime Minister was rather open, A.Bartashevic does not believe that any changes could happen in the closest future.

Panorama Latvii has interviewed the member of FHRUL A.Bartashevic regarding this meeting. A.Bartashevic says although the Prime Minister was rather open, A.Bartashevic does not believe that any changes could happen in the closest future. Vesti Segodnja.

As of September 22, the political organization “ For Equality” will launch non-violent resistance campaign. One of the first aims of the campaign is to establish an Information Center, which will carry out explanatory work about the aims of the campaign.

As of September 22, the political organization For Equality will launch non-violent resistance campaign. One of the first aims of the campaign is to establish an Information Center, which will carry out explanatory work about the aims of the campaign. Rigas Balss