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.

• MEP from Latvia Krisjanis Karins: aim of integration policy is assimilation
• MP Janis Urbanovics will vote for the Constitutional amendments granting Russian language status of a state language in Latvia at the up-coming national referendum

The MEP from Latvia Krisjanis Karins (the Unity) stated that the aim of integration policy is assimilation of ethnic minorities. Mr Karins stated that assimilation should begin with children.  Mr Karins also stated that there should be one common system of state schools in which children from various families would study in Latvian language.

The MEP from Latvia Krisjanis Karins (the Unity) stated that the aim of integration policy is assimilation of ethnic minorities. Mr Karins stated that assimilation should begin with children. Mr Karins also stated that there should be one common system of state schools in which children from various families would study in Latvian language. Chas, Vesti Segodnya

Head of the Saeima’s faction Concord Centre Janis Urbanovics stated that he will vote for the Constitutional amendments granting Russian language status of a state language in Latvia at the up-coming national referendum. Mr Urbanovics explained such decision by solidarity with the voters of the Concord Centre and by protest against the governing coalition. As a response to such statement, the Speaker of the Parliament Solvita Aboltina stated that those who support the referendum are against the Latvian state.

Head of the Saeimas faction Concord Centre Janis Urbanovics stated that he will vote for the Constitutional amendments granting Russian language status of a state language in Latvia at the up-coming national referendum. Mr Urbanovics explained such decision by solidarity with the voters of the Concord Centre and by protest against the governing coalition. As a response to such statement, the Speaker of the Parliament Solvita Aboltina stated that those who support the referendum are against the Latvian state. Chas, Vesti Segodnya