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.

• Cabinet of Ministers prepared the package of regulations accompanying the new Citizenship Law
• Parliament of Unrepresented wants to meet with the Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis

Vesti Segodnya reports that the Cabinet of Ministers prepared the package of regulations for the new Citizenship Law which will become effective on 1 October. According to the newspaper, henceforth, the list of the institutions which approve applicant’s right for naturalisation, in addition to the special merits, there are the State Revenue Service and various ministries. An applicant for citizenship has to have the legal source of income and no debts before the state. The applicants will have to pass the tests on state language proficiency, fundamentals of the Constitution, Latvian history and culture, and state anthem. Simplified naturalisation procedure is developed for specific groups of disabled persons and persons in the age over 65.

Latvijas Avize reports that the Parliament of Unrepresented wants to meet with the Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis in order to discuss with him possible solution of problem of non-citizenship and co-operation in establishment of united society. The Parliament of Unrepresented also regularly informs the Prime Minister about its activities.