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.

• The Saeima has approved the new government lead by the current Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis
• Board member of the Zatlers Reforms Party Vladimirs Makarovs: coalition negotiations helped breaking negative stereotypes about the Concord Centre

On 25 October 2011 the Saeima has approved the new government of Latvia. This is the third government lead by the current Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis within the last 32 months. The ruling coalition is formed by the Zatlers’ Reforms Party (16 MPs), the Unity (20 MPs) and the nationalists’ union All for Latvia!-For Fatherland and Freedom/Latvian National Independence Movement (14 MPs). The new government was approved by 57 MPs, while some observers point at fragility of the coalition formed by parties controlling 50 seats out of 100 seats in the parliament. Russian language newspapers note that Russian-speaking minority is not represented among the 14 ministers.

On 25 October 2011 the Saeima has approved the new government of Latvia. This is the third government lead by the current Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis within the last 32 months. The ruling coalition is formed by the Zatlers Reforms Party (16 MPs), the Unity (20 MPs) and the nationalists union All for Latvia!-For Fatherland and Freedom/Latvian National Independence Movement (14 MPs). The new government was approved by 57 MPs, while some observers point at fragility of the coalition formed by parties controlling 50 seats out of 100 seats in the parliament. Russian language newspapers note that Russian-speaking minority is not represented among the 14 ministers. Chas, Diena, Latvijas Avize, NRA, Telegraf, Vesti Segodnya

Board member of the Zatlers’ Reforms Party Vladimirs Makarovs believes that inclusion of representatives supported by Russian-speaking voters would facilitate integration of society. Involvement of the Concord Centre into the process of negotiation about the new coalition helped to break negative stereotypes about that party. Mr.Makarovs emphasises that integration of society is one of priorities of the new government. Concerning reservation made by the nationalists’ union regarding commemoration of Latvian Waffen SS legionnaires, Mr. Makarovs believes it is important that coalition agreement officially signed by all three partners, does not include this reservation.

Board member of the Zatlers Reforms Party Vladimirs Makarovs believes that inclusion of representatives supported by Russian-speaking voters would facilitate integration of society. Involvement of the Concord Centre into the process of negotiation about the new coalition helped to break negative stereotypes about that party. Mr.Makarovs emphasises that integration of society is one of priorities of the new government. Concerning reservation made by the nationalists union regarding commemoration of Latvian Waffen SS legionnaires, Mr. Makarovs believes it is important that coalition agreement officially signed by all three partners, does not include this reservation. Vesti Segodnya