Press releases

Latvian MPs to chair interparliamentary discussions in Brussels on EU’s economic challenges (03.02.2015.)
On Wednesday, 4 February, the Saeima as the national parliament of the EU presiding country, together with the European Parliament (EP), will hold a conference in Brussels dedicated to topicalities and challenges of the European Economic and Monetary Union. For the fourth time, the Interparliamentary Conference Under Article 13 of the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union will bring together members of national parliaments and the European Parliament, as well as high-level officials from European Union institutions.
Speaker of the Saeima to EU parliamentarians: Europe needs to speak clearly and act decisively
Speaker of the Saeima to EU parliamentarians: Europe needs to speak clearly and act decisively (02.02.2015.)
On Tuesday, 2 February, Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima, addressed EU parliamentarians dealing with EU affairs. She emphasised that „history shows that security does not come from separation and building walls, but from continuous engagement. The European Neighbourhood Policy, with its eastern and southern dimensions, is a priority of EU’s external relations, and during the Riga Eastern Partnership Summit, a strong signal should be sent reaffirming long-term EU strategic support for its neighbouring countries”.
Statement of the Meeting of Chairpersons of COSAC on Current Events in Ukraine (02.02.2015.)
2 February 2015,
At the Saeima EU parliamentarians responsible for EU affairs adopt a joint statement on the situation in Ukraine
At the Saeima EU parliamentarians responsible for EU affairs adopt a joint statement on the situation in Ukraine (02.02.2015.)
On Monday, 2 February, the participants of the Meeting of the Chairpersons of the Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union (COSAC) adopted a joint statement on the situation in Ukraine expressing deep concern about the recent escalation of the military conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Čigāne at the Meeting of the Chairpersons of COSAC: The tragic events in Paris, violence in the East Ukraine and Mariupol attest that Europe has to be ready for any challenges
Čigāne at the Meeting of the Chairpersons of COSAC: The tragic events in Paris, violence in the East Ukraine and Mariupol attest that Europe has to be ready for any challenges (02.02.2015.)
“The tragic events in Paris at the Charlie Hebdo office, as well as the renewed violence in the East Ukraine and the attacks on civilians in Mariupol, are stark reminders of the manifold challenges Europe is facing. They underscore both the uncertainty of events and the fact that we must be ready for any challenges that may occur,” said Lolita Čigāne, Chairperson of the European Affairs Committee of the Saeima, in her address to the EU parliamentarians who deal with EU affairs and who gathered in the Saeima on Monday, 2 February.
Invitation to a press conference on the Eastern Partnership and the situation in Ukraine
Invitation to a press conference on the Eastern Partnership and the situation in Ukraine (30.01.2015.)
On Monday, 2 February, a press conference on the Eastern Partnership and situation in Ukraine will be held in the Saeima as a part of the Meeting of the Chairpersons of COSAC (Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union).
European parliamentarians dealing with EU affairs to meet at the Saeima on Monday
European parliamentarians dealing with EU affairs to meet at the Saeima on Monday (30.01.2015.)
On Monday, 2 February, the Saeima will host the Meeting of the Chairpersons of the Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union (COSAC). This Meeting is one of six events organised by the Saeima in the framework of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Common mechanism for victim protection to be introduced in the EU
Common mechanism for victim protection to be introduced in the EU (29.01.2015.)
In order to ensure that victims or witnesses feel safe and protected regardless of their location within the European Union, a common mechanism is to be introduced in all member states for the protection of victims against persons who pose a threat to them. The victim protection mechanism in Latvia will be introduced by amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law, which the Saeima adopted in the third reading on Thursday, 29 January.
Border guard specialists trained in Latvia to be recognised across the EU
Border guard specialists trained in Latvia to be recognised across the EU (29.01.2015.)
On Thursday, 29 January, the Saeima in the third reading adopted a draft law that will enable Rēzekne Higher Education Institution (RHEI), in cooperation with its foreign counterparts, to develop a master’s study programme for border guards.  
Ināra Mūrniece at Auschwitz: War crimes occur even in today’s Europe
Ināra Mūrniece at Auschwitz: War crimes occur even in today’s Europe (27.01.2015.)
On Tuesday, 27 January, Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima, participated in a memorial event in Poland to mark the 70th anniversary of liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, where she stated that the horrors of war are once again ravaging the borders of Europe.
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09:00  Parlamentārās izmeklēšanas komisijas par “Rail Baltica” projekta parlamentārās kontroles nodrošināšanu, lai apzinātu projekta īstenošanā pieļautās kļūdas un panāktu, ka tas kļūst par prioritāru valdības jautājumu un lēmumi tiek pieņemti pārskatāmi, laikus un ievērojot Latvijas valsts un visas sabiedrības intereses, ietekmi uz Latvijas tautsaimniecību un valsts budžetu sēde
09:00  Eiropas Savienības Austrumu partnerības parlamentāro administrāciju dialogs par pārmaiņu vadību, sarunu vešanu un komunikāciju
09:30  Mandātu, ētikas un iesniegumu komisijas sēde