The subject of the present report is the participation of non-citizens in public and political life at local level in Latvia. In the absence of any information on progress from the Latvian Government since 2005, the rapporteur undertook a fact-finding mission to the country in April 2008. The unusual situation where 16% of the country’s population does not possess Latvian citizenship, together with the fact that these non-citizens cannot participate in elections at the local level emphasizes the Congress’ concern.... READ MORE.
MIPEX results lead to Council of Europe fact-finding mission to Latvia
