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.

• Chas prints an interview with the Minister of Culture Sarmite Elerte
• Professor Leons Taivans: Latvia should follow Asian model of integration

Chas prints an interview with the Minister of Culture Sarmite Elerte. The Minister believes that her vision of integration policy in Latvia coincides with view of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom James Cameron and the Canceller of Germany Angela Merkel which is that integration should be based on common values, common culture and common understanding of history. Mrs Elerte believes that language should be the foundation of integration.

Head of the Asia Studies Department of the University of Latvia, Professor Leons Taivans in an interview with

Head of the Asia Studies Department of the University of Latvia, Professor Leons Taivans in an interview with Vesti Segodnya criticizes concept of integration policy proposed by the Minister of culture Sarmite Elerte and believes that Latvia should follow Asian model of integration – establishing multi-national state.