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.

• FHRUL has elaborated draft amendments to the Education Law providing authority to school self-governments to choose the language of instruction
• Saeima Mandate and Submissions Committee will evaluate whether the statements made by MP Peteris Tabuns contradict the MPs Code of Ethics
• MEPs supported the report on the EU strategy on equality prepared by MEP from Latvia Tatyana Zdanok
• International conference Eastern Slavs in the Baltic Region

The political union “For Human Rights in United Latvia” (FHRUL) has elaborated draft amendments to the Education Law. The draft amendments propose to grant authority to school self-governments in taking decisions about the choice of languages of instruction. FHRUL also believes that school final exams have to be taken in a language of instruction (the effective law provides that the examinations will have to take place in the state language).

The political union For Human Rights in United Latvia (FHRUL) has elaborated draft amendments to the Education Law. The draft amendments propose to grant authority to school self-governments in taking decisions about the choice of languages of instruction. FHRUL also believes that school final exams have to be taken in a language of instruction (the effective law provides that the examinations will have to take place in the state language). Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Latvijas Avize, Rigas Balss

The Saeima Mandate and Submissions Committee will evaluate whether the statements made by MP Peteris Tabuns (FF/LNIM) on the parliamentarian session contradict the MP’s Code of Ethics. The Saeima faction “The Concord Centre” which submitted the request to evaluate the Tabuns’ statements, considers that they were offensive towards Russians.

The Saeima Mandate and Submissions Committee will evaluate whether the statements made by MP Peteris Tabuns (FF/LNIM) on the parliamentarian session contradict the MPs Code of Ethics. The Saeima faction The Concord Centre which submitted the request to evaluate the Tabuns statements, considers that they were offensive towards Russians. Chas, Vesti Segodnya, Diena

Members of the European Parliament supported a report on the EU equality strategy prepared by MEP from Latvia Tatyana Zdanok. The report sets a strategic aim to ensure a proportional representation and participation of various groups residing in the EU residents in all spheres, including politics and state administration. According to the report, special attention should be paid to Roma and stateless persons.

Members of the European Parliament supported a report on the EU equality strategy prepared by MEP from Latvia Tatyana Zdanok. The report sets a strategic aim to ensure a proportional representation and participation of various groups residing in the EU residents in all spheres, including politics and state administration. According to the report, special attention should be paid to Roma and stateless persons. Chas

An international conference “Eastern Slavs in the Baltic Region” was held in Daugavpils in the framework of the Days of Slavic Culture. Participants from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Belarus discussed various themes concerning Russian spiritual inheritance and modern tendencies of the Russian language in Europe.

An international conference Eastern Slavs in the Baltic Region was held in Daugavpils in the framework of the Days of Slavic Culture. Participants from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Belarus discussed various themes concerning Russian spiritual inheritance and modern tendencies of the Russian language in Europe. Vesti Segodnya