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

State officials have planned several visits to foreign countries. Prime Minister A.Berzins will visit Germany 23-26 November, President V.Vike-Freiberga will visit the EC in Brussels 27 November and then Finland 29-30 November. The Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins has planned 2 visits - to Brussels on 20 November and France 22 November

State officials have planned several visits to foreign countries. Prime Minister A.Berzins will visit Germany 23-26 November, President V.Vike-Freiberga will visit the EC in Brussels 27 November and then Finland 29-30 November. The Minister of Foreign Affairs I.Berzins has planned 2 visits - to Brussels on 20 November and France 22 November. Diena, Panorama Latvii

Latvia’s action plan on participation in the NATO in 2001 has received a positive assessment from the member countries of the alliance.

Latvias action plan on participation in the NATO in 2001 has received a positive assessment from the member countries of the alliance. Diena

On Saturday Latvia’s Democratic Party congress took place, during which the party approved Latvia’s accession to the EU, however, did not foreseen Latvia joining the NATO. In municipal election Latvia’s Democratic Party will co-operate with Latvia’s Way, Latvia’s Farmer Union and social democrats.

On Saturday Latvias Democratic Party congress took place, during which the party approved Latvias accession to the EU, however, did not foreseen Latvia joining the NATO. In municipal election Latvias Democratic Party will co-operate with Latvias Way, Latvias Farmer Union and social democrats. Diena, Neatkariga, Panorama Latvii, Vesti Segodnja, Chas

Russias radical left wingers have planned to organise extreme actions in Latvia – is said in Russia Security Service report. They are planning to occupy an administrative building in Riga and hold it for a while. This report Latvia obtained via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

Neatkariga

Neatkariga

publishes the article on different ethnic and political aspects. Solution to these problems could be the integration of society, however, state policy in the field of society integration is lacking political will and activities sponsored by the Soros foundation are consider to be a cover for promoting cosmopolitan ideas. There is no one unifying institution, which would be responsible for society integration. publishes the article on different ethnic and political aspects. Solution to these problems could be the integration of society, however, state policy in the field of society integration is lacking political will and activities sponsored by the Soros foundation are consider to be a cover for promoting cosmopolitan ideas. There is no one unifying institution, which would be responsible for society integration. Neatkariga. Neatkariga. The seminar “Through the Citizenship of Latvia to the Citizenship of Europe” organised by Europe Movement in Latvia for non-citizens residing in Latvia was not very well attended. The organisation Russian Community in Latvia leader explained the small interest about the seminar with the fact that “these issues are not of today’s concern of Russians”.

The seminar Through the Citizenship of Latvia to the Citizenship of Europe organised by Europe Movement in Latvia for non-citizens residing in Latvia was not very well attended. The organisation Russian Community in Latvia leader explained the small interest about the seminar with the fact that these issues are not of todays concern of Russians. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnja

Very soon the Government of Latvia will have to provide 5-6 responses to the European Court of Human Rights. 3-4 cases are in preparation for Court’s revision. Latvia has given to the Court of Human Rights only one response and it was on the case of ex-banker A.Lavent.

Very soon the Government of Latvia will have to provide 5-6 responses to the European Court of Human Rights. 3-4 cases are in preparation for Courts revision. Latvia has given to the Court of Human Rights only one response and it was on the case of ex-banker A.Lavent. Panorama Latvii

Panorama Latvii gives excerpts of the interview of the Minister of Defence G.V.Kristovskis for Latvia’s radio. The Minister and the journalist discussed the strategy Latvia would follow if Russia attacks the country, loyality of army people of Russian origin, Minister’s attitude towards legionnaires.

Panorama Latvii gives excerpts of the interview of the Minister of Defence G.V.Kristovskis for Latvias radio. The Minister and the journalist discussed the strategy Latvia would follow if Russia attacks the country, loyality of army people of Russian origin, Ministers attitude towards legionnaires.

According to the social pool data provided by London Fund “Taylor Nelson Sopres” 44,2% of Latvia’s residents would vote for Latvia’s accession to the EU if tomorrow the referendum on Latvia’s accession to the EU takes place.

According to the social pool data provided by London Fund Taylor Nelson Sopres 44,2% of Latvias residents would vote for Latvias accession to the EU if tomorrow the referendum on Latvias accession to the EU takes place. Vesti Segodnja

Vesti Segodnja

publishes an interview with FF/LNNK deputy J.Dobelis. J.Dobelis gives his opinion on the participation of non-citizens in municipal elections, the integration of society and his further plans. The deputy is against the participation of non-citizens in municipal elections and regarding society integration is sure that Latvia has to be Latvian. publishes an interview with FF/LNNK deputy J.Dobelis. J.Dobelis gives his opinion on the participation of non-citizens in municipal elections, the integration of society and his further plans. The deputy is against the participation of non-citizens in municipal elections and regarding society integration is sure that “Latvia has to be Latvian”.