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.

• Two political parties oriented towards the Russian-speaking voters could unite in the near future
• Telegraf reports on visit of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus

Two political parties oriented towards the Russian-speaking voters – the New Centre and the People’s Harmony Party – could merge in the near future. The board of the New Centre has already supported the idea of consolidation, while the People’s Harmony Party is planning to make a decision on the issue today. The new formation promises to base their activities on harmony and integration ideas instead of ethnic divisions.

Two political parties oriented towards the Russian-speaking voters – the New Centre and the Peoples Harmony Party – could merge in the near future. The board of the New Centre has already supported the idea of consolidation, while the Peoples Harmony Party is planning to make a decision on the issue today. The new formation promises to base their activities on harmony and integration ideas instead of ethnic divisions. Neatkariga Rita Avize, Latvijas Avize, Vesti Segodnya, Chas, Telegraf

Telegraf reports on the visit of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus to Latvia.