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.

Press Report

Press Report

Union

Union Latvijas Cels will finish its work on proposals for amending the pension law to submit them to the coalition partners who are ready to reconsider the adopted law. Neatkariga

Peoples Party Chairman G.Berzins acknowledged that the party was ready to soften its position concerning the pensions law if there would be no referendum on this law. So far

Peoples Party Chairman G.Berzins acknowledged that the party was ready to soften its position concerning the pensions law if there would be no referendum on this law. So far PP was the only party which did not show any willingness for a compromise. Diena

Ex-Prime Minister V.Kristopans announced to the press yesterday the A.Skele had proposed the leader of the left wing party block

Ex-Prime Minister V.Kristopans announced to the press yesterday the A.Skele had proposed the leader of the left wing party block For Human Rights in United Latvia J.Jurkans to replace LC in the ruling coalition if LC would not act as the PM wished. Both J.Jurkans and Councillor to A.Skele U.Salna refused this statement. Neatkariga, Vesti Segodnya

Yesterday there was a meeting of the President, Speaker and Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the priorities of Latvian Foreign policy. They agreed that such meeting should be regular

Yesterday there was a meeting of the President, Speaker and Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the priorities of Latvian Foreign policy. They agreed that such meeting should be regular. Neatkariga, Chas

After this meeting A.Skele, answering to a questions, acknowledged that Latvia was completing its home tasks and was ready for the summit meeting in Helsinki.

After this meeting A.Skele, answering to a questions, acknowledged that Latvia was completing its home tasks and was ready for the summit meeting in Helsinki. Diena

Neatkariga

interwieved MPs asking them to answer the question, While considering the State Language Law, do you think about the meeting of the EU member states scheduled for December in Helsinki? R.Pauls ( interwieved MPs asking them to answer the question, “While considering the State Language Law, do you think about the meeting of the EU member states scheduled for December in Helsinki?” R.Pauls (New PartyNew Party) thinks that these two issues must be linked. M.Lujans () thinks that these two issues must be linked. M.Lujans (For Human Rights in United LatviaFor Human Rights in United Latvia) is of the same opinion. A.Pozarnovs () is of the same opinion. A.Pozarnovs (TB/LNNKTB/LNNK) thinks that these two should not be linked in principle. If the law did not correspond to the obligations of Latvia, it should be changed. I.Burvis () thinks that these two should not be linked in principle. If the law did not correspond to the obligations of Latvia, it should be changed. I.Burvis (Social DemocratsSocial Democrats) has an opinion that the law should be connected only with the things vital for Latvia. ) has an opinion that the law should be connected only with the things vital for Latvia. NeatkarigaNeatkariga Many non-Latvians have complained to the Saeima Education Commission about the problems with spelling of their family names. The current spelling laws cause problems for people to solve different legal issues as well as to draw up a travel documents.

Many non-Latvians have complained to the Saeima Education Commission about the problems with spelling of their family names. The current spelling laws cause problems for people to solve different legal issues as well as to draw up a travel documents. Diena

During the first eight days about 12 600 people have signed for the proposal to hold a referendum on the amendments of the pensions law. This is 1/10 of the necessary amount of signatures.

During the first eight days about 12 600 people have signed for the proposal to hold a referendum on the amendments of the pensions law. This is 1/10 of the necessary amount of signatures. Diena

Press agency Reuters published a critical comment on the government of A.Skele stating that first cracks had appeared in the coalition due to the authoritarian style of work of the PM. It reminds that all previous governings of A.Skele ended with the same result – coalition partners deserted.

Press agency Reuters published a critical comment on the government of A.Skele stating that first cracks had appeared in the coalition due to the authoritarian style of work of the PM. It reminds that all previous governings of A.Skele ended with the same result – coalition partners deserted. Bizness & Baltiya