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.

• Chas prints an interview with political scientist Juris Rozenvalds

Chas prints an interview with political scientist Juris Rozenvalds. Mr Rozenvalds believes that in order to decrease tension in the society caused by the integration program elaborated by the ex-Minister of Culture Sarmite Elerte, the governing coalition should acknowledge that the program is erroneous and was approved in a hurry. Mr Rozenvalds believes that integration is a mutual process and it brings changes not only for minority but also for majority. The majority should accept minority as a legitimate opponent. However, until now the integration policy in Latvia was built on a principle we know better what is better for you – believes Mr Rozenvalds.