On Thursday, 20 October, a ceremony was held at the main building of the Saeima to present a postage stamp and envelope dedicated to the centenary of the Parliament of Latvia. “The Latvian Post has captured several events crucial to the history of our state, such as the founding of the Latvian Popular Front, the Baltic Way, and the 4 May 1990 Declaration of Independence. Today, another postage stamp will be added to this collection, dedicated to the centenary of the Saeima,” said Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima.
Press releases
Saeima adopts Rail Baltica Law in final reading (20.10.2022.)
On Thursday, 20 October, the Saeima adopted in the third and final reading the Rail Baltica Law to ensure the construction of European standard gauge high-speed rail infrastructure and prevent obstacles affecting timely completion of construction corresponding with the allocated funding.
On Thursday, 20 October, the Saeima decided to extend the participation of the soldiers of the National Armed Forces (NAF) of Latvia in NATO Mission Iraq until 1 November 2024.
On Thursday, 13 October, the Saeima adopted in the third reading the Law on Transparency of Representation of Interests.
On Thursday, 6 October, the Saeima supported in the second and final reading a law denouncing the Agreement of 3 March 1998 between the Government of the Republic of Latvia and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on the promotion and protection of investments.
On Thursday, 6 October, the Saeima supported in the third reading amendments to the National Guard of the Republic of Latvia Law that stipulate the enlistment of national guardsmen as soldiers on active duty in case of mobilisation.
On Thursday, 29 September, the Saeima supported in the final reading a new law, considered urgent, that aims to simplify the procedure for the construction of energy supply structures, including wind power plants. The law was developed to promote the production of renewable energy and energy security and independence.
Saeima supports revoking gun permits of non-citizens of Latvia and some groups of individuals with permanent residence permits (29.09.2022.)
On Thursday, 29 September, the Saeima supported in the second and final reading urgent amendments to the Law on the Handling of Weapons.
On Thursday, 29 September, the Saeima supported in the final reading amendments to the Education Law and the General Education Law, stipulating a gradual three-year transition to the state language as the only language of instruction in pre-school and basic education.
Saeima supports law on the Skulte Terminal (29.09.2022.)
On Thursday, 29 September, the Saeima adopted in the final reading an urgent law on the Skulte Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal in order to prevent long-term energy security risks in the energy sector and ensure the energy security and uninterrupted economic development of Latvia.