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 Review

Press Review

With 69 votes in support on a Friday extraordinary session Saeima confirmed the new government proposed by Andris Berzins. Social Democrats and For Human Rights in United Latvia voted against the new government. In his address after the vote Andris Berzins stressed that in drafting the new government declaration and coalition agreement they tried to enter solutions for the problems which turned out as fatal for the previous governments. Also, to ensure successful implementation of reforms, Berzins noted that any changes should be made in a dialogue with the society. Head of Latvia’s Way faction Libane in the party conference called for a total support policy for Andris Berzins as the Prime Minister.

With 69 votes in support on a Friday extraordinary session Saeima confirmed the new government proposed by Andris Berzins. Social Democrats and For Human Rights in United Latvia voted against the new government. In his address after the vote Andris Berzins stressed that in drafting the new government declaration and coalition agreement they tried to enter solutions for the problems which turned out as fatal for the previous governments. Also, to ensure successful implementation of reforms, Berzins noted that any changes should be made in a dialogue with the society. Head of Latvias Way faction Libane in the party conference called for a total support policy for Andris Berzins as the Prime Minister. Neatkariga, Diena

Head of the New Party’s Saeima faction Silvija Dreimane and her deputy Ingrîda Űdre stepped down from their positions after the vote in support to the new government when chairman of the party’s board Ainârs Đlesers had promised the government coalition a united support from the party in the vote. Raimonds Pauls commented that there are two camps in the party and he himself is squeeze between them.

Head of the New Partys Saeima faction Silvija Dreimane and her deputy Ingrîda Űdre stepped down from their positions after the vote in support to the new government when chairman of the partys board Ainârs Đlesers had promised the government coalition a united support from the party in the vote. Raimonds Pauls commented that there are two camps in the party and he himself is squeeze between them. Neatkariga, Diena

Analyses by the Jamestown Foundation in its publication

Analyses by the Jamestown Foundation in its publication Monitor stresses the fact that Latvian president during her visit in Tallinn analyzed Russian-Baltic relations in the context of relations between Russia and the West made the Russian government angry. In the current situation the Baltics do not face a threat of military aggression, however, Moscow uses political and rhetorical pressure on the Baltic countries and the West in hope to restore the sphere of influence in the Baltic region. After the foundations analysts, neither NATO nor the EU would stand aggression against candidate countries. Neatkariga, Diena

Following confirmation of the new Latvian government, Russian Ambassador to Latvia Alexander Udaltsov commented that a new government was an additional possibility for establishing new contacts.

Following confirmation of the new Latvian government, Russian Ambassador to Latvia Alexander Udaltsov commented that a new government was an additional possibility for establishing new contacts. Neatkariga

Experts in foreign politics commented that behavior of Alexander Udaltsov during the appeal trial in Kononovs' case is a bright testimony of the fact that Russia still does not understand the values of Western democracies. It was an unprecedented case in Latvia's history when a foreign ambassador at court before hearing the court ruling expresses open support to the defendant.

Experts in foreign politics commented that behavior of Alexander Udaltsov during the appeal trial in Kononovs' case is a bright testimony of the fact that Russia still does not understand the values of Western democracies. It was an unprecedented case in Latvia's history when a foreign ambassador at court before hearing the court ruling expresses open support to the defendant. Neatkariga

With support of the Russian Embassy Vasilijs Kononovs will spend several weeks in a spa Belorusj in Jurmala. Prosecutor's office promises to decide this week whether to submit cassation claim on the decision of the Supreme Court.

With support of the Russian Embassy Vasilijs Kononovs will spend several weeks in a spa Belorusj in Jurmala. Prosecutor's office promises to decide this week whether to submit cassation claim on the decision of the Supreme Court. Diena

A commentary in

A commentary in Neatkariga in connection with the success of the Latvian ice-hockey team in the game with the Russian team not only raised self confidence of Latvians but also added a big stone to the bridge that has to unite Latvian and Russian communities. Equal joy for the victory of the Latvian team could be observed in faces of Latvians and Russians in most cases. "[The hockey] team did more for real integration than any integration office."