On Thursday, 19 June, the Saeima adopted in the final reading a law ratifying The Ljubljana–The Hague Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of Genocide, Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes and other International Crimes.

On Thursday, 12 June, the Saeima adopted, in the third and  final reading, amendments enabling the Ministry of Economics to authorise organisations representing start-ups to carry out measures aimed at improving the business environment in the sector.

On Thursday, 12 June, the Saeima adopted, in the final reading, amendments to the Credit Institutions Law aimed at reinforcing the use of the official state language in credit institutions. 

On Thursday, 12 June, the Saeima adopted, in the final reading, a law prohibiting travel to Russia and Belarus for a defined group of public administration officials and Members of the Saeima. The Defence, Internal Affairs and Corruption Prevention Committee, responsible for the draft law, had previously emphasised that under the current circumstances, travel to Russia and Belarus is extremely dangerous. 

On Tuesday, 10 June, the Saeima hosted a presentation of a study prepared by its Analytical Service, titled “Towards More Efficient Public Administration: How to Harness the Potential of Artificial Intelligence?”. The study concluded that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies could significantly enhance the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration. However, successful integration requires a well-defined strategy, the necessary skills, and a trustworthy data environment.

The Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Latvian, Lithuanian, and Estonian parliaments have issued a joint statement expressing support for Ukraine’s path to full membership in the European Union (EU) by 1 January 2030, as well as for Ukraine’s progress towards NATO accession. The statement also includes a commitment to promote Ukraine’s participation in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).

On Tuesday, 3 June, during her visit to Sarajevo, Speaker of the Saeima Daiga Mieriņa met with senior officials of Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasising Latvia’s support for the country on its path to the European Union and NATO. She stressed that the enlargement process must be based on merit. “We are not here to lecture you — we have come to offer our support. You are not alone on this path,” said the Speaker of the Saeima.

A delegation of Members of the Saeima has inaugurated a modular primary healthcare centre in the village of Stepkivka, Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine. The centre was established in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the World Health Organization, with funding provided by the Latvian state. The total investment amounts to 200,000 EUR.

A delegation of Members of the Saeima has arrived in Ukraine to reaffirm steadfast support for the country in its fight against the aggressor and to gain first-hand insight into Latvia’s assistance projects in the war-affected nation.