Future Scenario: Successful Integration: Latvia had a far-reaching debate on migration policy in 2009 and 2010, resulting in a broad political consensus on a pragmatic, liberal approach. This consensus included recognition of the fact that Latvia needed skilled immigrant labour and that immigrants would likely be permanent. In order to prevent social tension from emerging, a packet of policy measures to facilitate immigrant integration was required, as well as a political and business consensus not to manipulate the issue for populist purposes.... READ MORE.
Improving integration for Latvia 2020
