“Let us take pride in what we have already accomplished, always keeping in mind that we can achieve even more. In these times of change, let us support one another. Let us extend a helping hand in times of difficulty and express our gratitude!,” urged Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Saeima, at the ceremonial sitting of the Parliament on Monday, 18 November, dedicated to the 106th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia.

“We are united not only by geographical proximity but also by human ties, friendly relations, and shared values. Security is now central to our collaboration, enabling us to work together to ensure peace and stability for the people in our region,” stated the Speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa, during a meeting with the Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament, Masud Gharahkhani, in Oslo on Tuesday, 5 November.

On Thursday, 24 October, the Speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa, met with the President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, and the Deputy Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Bekir Bozdağ, to discuss strengthening interparliamentary cooperation. The meeting was held within the framework of the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, which brought together approximately 50 parliamentarians from around the world in Riga to support Ukraine.

To enhance accountability for road traffic offences committed by drivers of vehicles registered in third countries, the Saeima on Thursday, 24 October, passed amendments in the third and final reading requiring that a vehicle registered in a third country must be declared for road traffic use in Latvia.

To enhance the quality of higher education and research, as well as to strengthen the competitiveness of higher education institutions, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Law on Higher Education Institutions on Thursday, 24 October, adjusting language requirements for academic staff. This legislative initiative was submitted by the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs.

According to amendments to the Pre-election Campaign Law, adopted in the Saeima on Thursday, 24 October, any use of artificial intelligence in pre-election campaigns must be clearly disclosed.

In a bid to enhance the effective and professional implementation of judicial power and to establish a sustainable training system in the field of justice, the Saeima adopted a new law on Thursday, 24 October, aimed at establishing the Academy of Justice, set to launch next year.

“We must reiterate today, again and again, as a mantra, that Crimea is Ukraine; that Russia's attempts to alter borders by military force are illegal; and that the crimes committed by Russia will not be swept under the carpet. They will be judged, and those responsible will be held accountable. Ukraine is not alone in this struggle for values, international law, and justice,” stated Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Saeima, on Thursday, 24 October, while addressing participants at the third parliamentary summit of the International Crimea Platform. The summit, held in our capital to support Ukraine, brought together delegations from around 50 countries worldwide.

On Thursday, 24 October, participants of the Third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform adopted a joint statement, committing to continued and enhanced support for Ukraine at the parliamentary level. This includes providing the necessary political, financial, military, and diplomatic assistance to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, including Crimea. The summit in Riga brought together parliamentarians from approximately 50 countries worldwide in support of Ukraine.