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.

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The Saeima will review the second reading of the draft law "On Agreements between the Republic of Latvia and the Russian Federation" during today's plenary meeting. According to the draft law the entire agreement package will be ratified. It is expected that around 60% of the deputies will vote in favor of the draft law.

The Saeima will review the second reading of the draft law "On Agreements between the Republic of Latvia and the Russian Federation" during today's plenary meeting. According to the draft law the entire agreement package will be ratified. It is expected that around 60% of the deputies will vote in favor of the draft law. Diena, Labrit

Among the issues to be discussed during the Saeima plenary session today is the candidature of Mr.Janis Adamsons for the post of the Minister of Interior. All factions except for "Tevzemei un Brivibai" are expected to support Mr.Adamson's candidature. The "TB" faction will most probably abstain. According to Mrs.Larisa Lavina of "Ravnopraviye" Mr.Adamsons promised that he would respect the laws and will see to it that others, including the CID, respected them as well.

Among the issues to be discussed during the Saeima plenary session today is the candidature of Mr.Janis Adamsons for the post of the Minister of Interior. All factions except for "Tevzemei un Brivibai" are expected to support Mr.Adamson's candidature. The "TB" faction will most probably abstain. According to Mrs.Larisa Lavina of "Ravnopraviye" Mr.Adamsons promised that he would respect the laws and will see to it that others, including the CID, respected them as well. Diena

Head of the Naturalization Department Mrs.Aldermane talked about the peculiarities naturalization process with the

Head of the Naturalization Department Mrs.Aldermane talked about the peculiarities naturalization process with the "DIENA" journalist. She said that the regulations for testing of the knowledge of the Latvian language, history, and Satversme will be prepared by the middle of December 1994. She also said that the Council of Europe experts will arrive to Latvia later this month to study the naturalization process. Mrs.Aldermane pointed out that in Latvia applicants for naturalization are permanent residents of the country and not just immigrants as in most of the European countries. She expects that naturalization could be started in February 1995. Diena

"LABRIT"

gives a survey of the activities of the Saeima Commission for Human Rights. Currently the Commission members are: gives a survey of the activities of the Saeima Commission for Human Rights. Currently the Commission members are: Inese Birzniece ("Latvijas Cels") - head

Inese Birzniece ("Latvijas Cels") - head

Andrejs Pantelejevs ("Latvijas Cels") - ethnic minorities;

Andrejs Pantelejevs ("Latvijas Cels") - ethnic minorities;

Antons Seiksts ("Latvijas Cels") - religion;

Antons Seiksts ("Latvijas Cels") - religion;

Aleksandrs Petersons ("Tevzemei un Brivibai") - rights of Latvians and politically repressed;

Aleksandrs Petersons ("Tevzemei un Brivibai") - rights of Latvians and politically repressed;

Eduards Berklavs (LNNK) - rights of Latvians and politically repressed;

Eduards Berklavs (LNNK) - rights of Latvians and politically repressed;

Nikolay Krasohin ("Ravnopraviye") - citizenship and immigration;

Nikolay Krasohin ("Ravnopraviye") - citizenship and immigration;

Janis Lucans ("Political Union of Economists") - children's rights;

Janis Lucans ("Political Union of Economists") - children's rights;

Janis Tupesis (former "Farmers' Union) - State Minister for Human Rights.

Janis Tupesis (former "Farmers' Union) - State Minister for Human Rights.
The article also gives a brief survey of the National human Rights Program. Mrs.Birzniece emphasized the importance of the program. She also noted that there was no mechanism for introducing certain changes into the laws and regulations in order to bring them into conformance with international standards and human rights instruments already joined by Latvia. Labrit

President Ulmanis is leaving for the USA to take part in the celebration of the 76-the anniversary of Latvia's independence and to have meetings with American Latvians. He will also deliver a speech at the UN

President Ulmanis is leaving for the USA to take part in the celebration of the 76-the anniversary of Latvia's independence and to have meetings with American Latvians. He will also deliver a speech at the UN. Diena