Press releases

Saeima adopts Rail Baltica Law in final reading
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.
Saeima decides to extend participation of National Armed Forces in NATO Mission Iraq
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.
Saeima adopts Law on Transparency of Representation of Interests
On Thursday, 13 October, the Saeima adopted in the third reading the Law on Transparency of Representation of Interests.
Saeima denounces Latvia-Belarus agreement on investment promotion and protection
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.
National guardsmen to be enlisted as soldiers on active duty in case of mobilisation
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.
Saeima supports simplified procedure for construction of energy supply structures
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.
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
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.
Saeima supports declaring state of emergency on Latvia-Russia border
On Thursday, 29 September, the Saeima supported the government decision on declaring a state of emergency in the Alūksne, Balvi, and Ludza districts and border crossing points, as well as on closing the Pededze border crossing point.
Trešdien, 8.janvārī
09:00  Eiropas lietu komisijas sēde
10:00  Ārlietu komisijas sēde
10:00  Juridiskās komisijas sēde
10:00  Izglītības, kultūras un zinātnes komisijas sēde
10:00  Aizsardzības, iekšlietu un korupcijas novēršanas komisijas sēde
10:00  Tautsaimniecības, agrārās, vides un reģionālās politikas komisijas sēde
10:00  Sociālo un darba lietu komisijas sēde
10:15  Cilvēktiesību un sabiedrisko lietu komisijas sēde
11:30  Saeimas priekšsēdētājas biedres, deputātu grupas sadarbības veicināšanai ar Vācijas parlamentu vadītājas Zandas Kalniņas-Lukaševicas un grupas locekļu tikšanās ar Latvijas Republikas ārkārtējo un pilnvaroto vēstnieci Vācijas Federatīvajā Republikā V.E. Aldu Vanagu
12:00  Publisko izdevumu un revīzijas komisijas sēde
12:00  Nacionālās drošības komisijas sēde
13:10  Ārlietu komisijas Baltijas lietu apakškomisijas sēde
15:30  Saeimas deputātu grupas sadarbības veicināšanai ar Brazīlijas parlamentu tikšanās ar Latvijas Republikas nerezidējošo ārkārtējo un pilnvaroto vēstnieci Brazīlijas Federatīvajā Republikā V.E. Aldu Vanagu
18:00  Saeimas priekšsēdētājas biedres Zandas Kalniņas-Lukaševicas tikšanās ar ASV domnīcas "The Heritage Foundation" viceprezidenti Victoria Coates, "Hudson Institute" vecāko pētnieku Marshall Billingslea un "Atlantic Council" vecāko pētnieku Nathan Sales