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 financial reports of political parties do not provide objective review on parties’ income and expenses, thus it is not a very effective tool for fighting against parties corruption. The Prime Minister A.Berzins has issued the directive to establish a work group on elaborating amendments in the Law on Financing Political Parties. It will be a serious step towards development of democracy and ceasing corruption. The government has also unanimously supported implementation of “zero declaration” and the principle of legal presumption; however, the law could not have predated power.

The financial reports of political parties do not provide objective review on parties income and expenses, thus it is not a very effective tool for fighting against parties corruption. The Prime Minister A.Berzins has issued the directive to establish a work group on elaborating amendments in the Law on Financing Political Parties. It will be a serious step towards development of democracy and ceasing corruption. The government has also unanimously supported implementation of zero declaration and the principle of legal presumption; however, the law could not have predated power. Diena, Neatkariga, Chas

Although the Presidium of the Saeima did not approve the trip of three left-wing deputies to Byelorussia to participate in the elections as observers, the deputies will cover the expenses of the trip to Byelorussia from their own resources.

Although the Presidium of the Saeima did not approve the trip of three left-wing deputies to Byelorussia to participate in the elections as observers, the deputies will cover the expenses of the trip to Byelorussia from their own resources. Diena

The Naturalisation Board will carry out the repeated research “On the way to civil society” on such issues as the attitude of Latvia’s inhabitants towards society integration, the attitude of new citizens towards the country and feeling of belonging to the country. The previous research was carried out 3 years ago, this time the special attention will be paid to the dynamics of the attitudes of new citizens. The UNDP, Soros Foundation Latvia and the Office of the OSCE High Commissioner in the Matters of Minorities are financial supporters of the research. However, the research still lacks funding of about USD 8 000.

The Naturalisation Board will carry out the repeated research On the way to civil society on such issues as the attitude of Latvias inhabitants towards society integration, the attitude of new citizens towards the country and feeling of belonging to the country. The previous research was carried out 3 years ago, this time the special attention will be paid to the dynamics of the attitudes of new citizens. The UNDP, Soros Foundation Latvia and the Office of the OSCE High Commissioner in the Matters of Minorities are financial supporters of the research. However, the research still lacks funding of about USD 8 000. Diena

The conference “Russia – the Baltic States: the way to Europe” took place in St.Petersburg October 6. Valdis Birkavs (Latvia’s Way) and Janis Urbanovics (faction For Human Rights in the United Latvia) were the representatives of the Saeima of Latvia. Although the main discussion topics concerned economic issues, it was impossible to avoid political reproaches of Russia to the part of Latvia.

The conference Russia – the Baltic States: the way to Europe took place in St.Petersburg October 6. Valdis Birkavs (Latvias Way) and Janis Urbanovics (faction For Human Rights in the United Latvia) were the representatives of the Saeima of Latvia. Although the main discussion topics concerned economic issues, it was impossible to avoid political reproaches of Russia to the part of Latvia. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja.

Three members of the Privatisation Agency Board (representatives of FF/LNNK) proposed to discuss the suitability of Janis Naglis to the post of the General Director of the Privatisation Agency, as 71,8% of Latvia’s inhabitants views privatisation as unsuccessful. However, it is not very likely that the proposal will be approved, as the People’s Party and the Latvia’s Way, that in the PA Board have 7 votes out of 12, support the opinions and activities of J.Naglis in essential matters.

Three members of the Privatisation Agency Board (representatives of FF/LNNK) proposed to discuss the suitability of Janis Naglis to the post of the General Director of the Privatisation Agency, as 71,8% of Latvias inhabitants views privatisation as unsuccessful. However, it is not very likely that the proposal will be approved, as the Peoples Party and the Latvias Way, that in the PA Board have 7 votes out of 12, support the opinions and activities of J.Naglis in essential matters. Neatkariga

Up to this moment the majority of Latvia’s Way regional divisions do not approve the joining of the New Party with the Latvia’s Way. Out of 27 regional divisions 13 divisions have given their opinion and 9 divisions are against it.

Up to this moment the majority of Latvias Way regional divisions do not approve the joining of the New Party with the Latvias Way. Out of 27 regional divisions 13 divisions have given their opinion and 9 divisions are against it. Neatkariga, Chas, Vesti Segodnja

The President Vaira Vike-Freiberga visited a rural district of Latvia – Madona and had meetings with the officials and business people of the region.

The President Vaira Vike-Freiberga visited a rural district of Latvia – Madona and had meetings with the officials and business people of the region. Neatkariga, Chas

In opposition to the secrecy of ruling parties in their preparation for municipal elections in March 2000, Latvia’s Farmer Union, which right now is not in the Saeima, has already prepared the basics of its programme.

In opposition to the secrecy of ruling parties in their preparation for municipal elections in March 2000, Latvias Farmer Union, which right now is not in the Saeima, has already prepared the basics of its programme. Diena.