Press releases

On Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust Daiga Mieriņa urges people to stand up for one another to create a humane and just world
“Without forgetting those whose lives were brutally extinguished in the Holocaust 84 years ago, let us today do everything in our power to build a world of humanity, compassion and justice. May remembrance make us stronger, may we stand up for one another, and may we say: never again,” Daiga Mieriņa¸ Speaker of the Saeima, said on Friday, 4 July, addressing those present at an event dedicated to the commemorating the victims of the genocide of the Jewish people.
Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica: cooperation with the US Congress is a priority for the Saeima
On Wednesday, July 2, Deputy Speaker of the Saeima Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica met with a delegation of advisors to the United States Congress to discuss cooperation between the two countries' legislatures, the security situation in the Baltic region, and current issues in transatlantic relations.
Saeima appoints representative to the United States to strengthen transatlantic dialogue, regional security, and interparliamentary cooperation
To strengthen transatlantic ties and cooperation with the United States, the Saeima will henceforth have its own representative in Washington to work with the US Congress. This representative will be responsible for promoting Latvia’s interests and advocating for priorities essential to the entire region.
Saeima adopts 57 laws during its spring session
During its spring session from 28 April to 20 June 2025, the 14th Saeima adopted 57 laws in the final reading: nine new laws and 48 amendments to existing laws.
Daiga Mieriņa at NATO PA Summit in Brussels: We need a 5% defence investment to safeguard the other 95% of our prosperity and democracy
“The Hague Summit will be crucial for long-term peace. This requires decisiveness and political will. The mathematics are clear: we need a 5% investment to safeguard the other 95% of our prosperity and democracy,” said Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Saeima, at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) summit in Belgium, calling for defence spending to be increased as soon as possible.
Edmunds Cepurītis: Pressure on Russia must be increased by approving new sanctions package
It is important to maintain sanctions against Russia, thus increasing pressure on the aggressor. We expect the 18th package of sanctions to be approved already this month before the upcoming European Council meeting, emphasised Edmunds Cepurītis, Chair of the Saeima European Affairs Committee. On Friday, 20 June, the Committee members approved Latvia’s position for the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council meeting to be held next week. 
Electronic queue registration required for external land border crossings from 1 October
To improve order at Latvia’s external land border and reduce waiting times, from 1 October drivers will be required to register in an online queue before crossing the external land border. Drivers planning to cross the border with a vehicle will need to register in advance online, selecting the border checkpoint, date, and time. This is stipulated by the amendments to the Law on the State Border of the Republic of Latvia, approved in the final reading by the Saeima on Thursday, 19 June.
Russian and Belarusian citizens banned from buying real estate in Latvia
In order to strengthen national security and prevent potential threats to its interests, on Thursday, 19 June, the Saeima adopted in the final reading a new law prohibiting Russia and Belarus and their citizens from purchasing real estate in Latvia.
Higher valuation threshold for in-kind contributions when establishing a limited liability company
In an effort to simplify the establishment and operation of businesses, the threshold for in-kind contributions that require expert valuation when founding a limited liability company (SIA) has been raised, according to amendments to the Commercial Law approved in the third and final reading by the Saeima on Thursday, 19 June.
The Saeima urges swift invitation for Ukraine to join NATO
In anticipation of the NATO Summit in The Hague, and in light of the Saeima’s unequivocal stance supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and Euro-Atlantic integration, on Thursday, 19 June, the Saeima adopted a statement on inviting Ukraine to join NATO.
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