Tag: Latvian politics
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Latvia’s Saeima to Decide Istanbul Convention Fate Thursday
Overview: What’s at stake for Latvia The Saeima, Latvia’s parliament, is set to vote on the country’s future with the Istanbul Convention this Thursday. After a lengthy and often contentious debate in its first reading, lawmakers supported withdrawal by a narrow margin. With fresh discussions looming, the chamber now faces a decisive moment that could…
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Latvia to Decide Istanbul Convention’s Fate in Saeima on Thursday
Latvia’s Saeima to Vote on the Istanbul Convention Fate The Latvian parliament, the Saeima, is set to decide the country’s future with regard to the Istanbul Convention this Thursday. Following a contentious first reading in which 52 lawmakers backed withdrawal, opposition parties joined forces with the government’s allies to push for a decisive vote on…