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.

• Newspapers continue discussions on ratification of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

Newspapers continue to write about ratification of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. It has been stated that the Convention most likely will be adopted with two reservations: on the usage of minority languages in communication with municipalities and street signs. The Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration Ainars Latkovskis believes that reservations are necessary due to the specific historic circumstances in Latvia. Russian language newspapers report on plans of the union For Human Rights in the United Latvia to organise a picket in support of ratification of the Convention without reservations near the building of the Cabinet of Ministers on 17 May. Representatives of the political party believes that all rights, provided by the Convention, should be granted to all Latvia’s permanent residents.

Newspapers continue to write about ratification of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. It has been stated that the Convention most likely will be adopted with two reservations: on the usage of minority languages in communication with municipalities and street signs. The Special Assignments Minister for Social Integration Ainars Latkovskis believes that reservations are necessary due to the specific historic circumstances in Latvia. Russian language newspapers report on plans of the union For Human Rights in the United Latvia to organise a picket in support of ratification of the Convention without reservations near the building of the Cabinet of Ministers on 17 May. Representatives of the political party believes that all rights, provided by the Convention, should be granted to all Latvias permanent residents. Vesti Segodnya prints an interview with the MP Boriss Cilevics (the Peoples Harmony Party) about the mechanisms of the implementation of the Convention. The MP believes that the government will be obligated to make amendments to the State Language Law and the Law on Education and cancel the minority education reform. Telegraf prints a full text of the Convention. Neatkariga Rita Avize, Latvijas Avize, Chas, Telegraf