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.

• Study: shortage of labour force in Latvia will be felt starting from 2016

Latvijas Avize reports about a study Quantitative Analysis of Migration Impact on Economy conducted by a company Economic Forecasting Centre. According to the study, Latvian economy will feel the shortage of labour force starting from 2016 and, therefore, the state should elaborate immigration policy in order to control the process. In the absence of elaborated immigration policy, the immigration process will take place hastily and illegally