Latvia: Compulsory education for children displaced from Ukraine
With the start of the new school year education in schools in Latvia remains voluntary for people displaced from Ukraine, although the Ministry of...
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Latvia: Mandatory study proposed for those displaced from Ukraine
The Ministry of Education and Science (IZM) in Latvia proposed amendments to the Law on Assistance to Ukrainian Civilians on 23 February 2024, in...
Latvia: Language proficiency requirements deemed constitutional
The Constitutional Court (ST) of Latvia upheld the constitutionality of the recently imposed requirement for citizens of the Russian Federation...
Latvia: Support for those fleeing Ukraine extended to end of 2023
On 30 June 2023 amendments to the Law on Assistance to Ukrainian Civilians in Latvia come into effect. According to the amendments, primary assistance...
Latvia: Changes to residence requirements for Russian citizens
Following changes to Latvia’s Immigration Law, residence permits for citizens of the Russian Federation living in Latvia - both those with Latvian...
Latvia: Issues of migration and integration in parliamentary elections
On 1 October 2022 Latvia held general elections for its new parliament. During the election campaign issues of migration and integration were not...
Plan for the development of a cohesive and civically active society for 2021-2023
The Plan for the Development of a Cohesive and Civically Active Society for 2021-2023 (hereinafter - 'the plan') is an action document for the...
Guidelines for the Development of a Cohesive and Civically Active Society for 2021-2027
The Guidelines for the Development of a Cohesive and Civically Active Society for 2021-2027 (hereinafter - the Guidelines) are a medium-term policy...
Municipal support available for foreign nationals in Latvia during COVID-19 emergency
The Parliament of Latvia issued a law on 3 April 2020 detailing the operation of state institutions during the emergency caused by COVID-19. The law...
National Identity, Civil Society and Integration Policy Implementation Plan 2019-2020
Latvia's National Identity, Civil Society and Integration Policy Implementation Plan 2019-2020 draws on the Guidelines on National Identity, Civil...