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 Tatyana Zdanoka proposes to apply the status of European citizen to non-citizens and permanent residents of the EU
• Chas prints an interview with the MP Ina Druviete
• Diena prints an article on tolerance and the Year of Equal Opportunities in Latvia

Chas reports that the MEP from Latvia Tatyana Zdanoka has appealed to the European Commission asking to elaborate common policy on rights of ethnic minorities in Europe. Mrs. Zdanoka also has proposed to introduce a notion of European citizenship which would apply to the EU citizens and permanent residents, including non-citizens.

Chas prints an interview with the MP Ina Druviete. Mrs. Druviete has stated that granting Russian language status of ethnic minorities language in Latvia does not mean that Russian will be granted any extra functions which could harm positions of state language. Mrs. Druviete considers that Latvian language in Latvia is endangered because it constantly competes with two other languages - English which is dominating in economical sphere, higher education and science and with Russian which has wide usage in non-formal communication. Therefore, Ina Druviete has stated that Russian language should not be used in politics and state institutions.

Diena prints an article by director of human rights and social integration program of the Soros Foundation in Latvia Liesma Ose on tolerance and the Year of Equal Opportunities in Latvia. According to the article, the aim of the Year of Equal Opportunities is to promote societys awareness and knowledge about equal opportunities; launch a discussion on social advantages of diversity; and to prevent discrimination. Liesma Ose believes that this year provides good opportunity for every person to contemplate on how often we follow various stereotypes in communication with others.