Press releases

Saeima raises the non-taxable minimum
Saeima raises the non-taxable minimum (16.11.2021.)
On Tuesday, 16 November, the Saeima adopted in the final reading amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax, which provide for a gradual increase in the non-taxable minimum as of next year. The amendments are introduced in relation to the state budget for 2022.
Ināra Mūrniece assures the Speaker of the Polish Parliament of solidarity in the fight against the Belarusian regime's hybrid operation (16.11.2021.)
Latvia expresses strong solidarity with Poland in the fight against the deliberate hybrid operation of the Belarusian regime on the external border of the European Union (EU). We - the parliamentarians of the Baltic States and Poland - must continue to actively inform the international community about the Belarusian regime's ruthless use of third-country nationals to further its political aims, said Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima, on Tuesday, 16 November, during a remote meeting with Elżbieta Witek, Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland.
Books and periodicals to receive a reduced 5 % VAT rate
Books and periodicals to receive a reduced 5 % VAT rate (15.11.2021.)
As of next year, books, newspapers, and periodicals are to be subject to a reduced rate of value added tax (VAT) of 5 %. This is provided for in the amendments to the Value Added Tax Law adopted by the Saeima in the final reading on Monday, 15 November. The amendments are introduced in relation to the state budget for 2022.
Members of the Saeima and local government councils will need COVID 19 vaccination or recovery certificate to perform work duties
Members of the Saeima and local government councils will need COVID 19 vaccination or recovery certificate to perform work duties (12.11.2021.)
On Friday, 12 November, the Saeima adopted in the second and final reading and as a matter of urgency a new Law on Temporary Additional Requirements for the Work of Members of the Saeima and Local Government Councils.
Atis Lejiņš approved as Head of the Latvian delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly (12.11.2021.)
On Friday, 12 November, the Saeima approved Atis Lejiņš as the Head of the Latvian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA).
Saeima adopts the Law on Construction of the External Land Border Infrastructure
Saeima adopts the Law on Construction of the External Land Border Infrastructure (12.11.2021.)
On Friday, 12 November, the Saeima adopted in the second and final reading the Law on Construction of the External Land Border Infrastructure, developed to ensure swift and effective construction of infrastructure needed to protect the external land border.
MPs of several European countries condemn Lukashenko regime’s hybrid attacks at the eastern borders of the EU
MPs of several European countries condemn Lukashenko regime’s hybrid attacks at the eastern borders of the EU (12.11.2021.)
On Friday, 12 November, the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees and European Affairs Committees of several European countries sent a joint letter to the leaders of EU and NATO institutions, strongly condemning the ongoing hybrid attacks by the Lukashenko regime at the eastern borders of the EU and NATO.
Saeima supports the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (11.11.2021.)
On Thursday, 11 November, the Saeima adopted in the second and final reading the draft law ratifying the Optional Protocol to the United Nations (UN) Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
Obtaining and possessing falsified COVID-19 certificates can become subject to criminal liability
Obtaining and possessing falsified COVID-19 certificates can become subject to criminal liability (11.11.2021.)
On Thursday, 11 November, the Saeima adopted in the second and final reading urgent amendments, stipulating criminal liability for obtaining or possessing falsified interoperable COVID-19 vaccination, testing, or recovery certificates.
Saeima adopts amendments to the Hunting Law
Saeima adopts amendments to the Hunting Law (11.11.2021.)
On 11 November, the Saeima supported in the final reading amendments to the Hunting Law that stipulate the minimal area requirement for the registration of hunting districts.
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15:30  Saeimas deputātu grupas sadarbības vecināšanai ar Igaunijas parlamentu vadītāja Jāņa Vucāna un grupas deputātu tikšanās ar Igaunijas Republikas ārkārtējo un pilnvaroto vēstnieku Latvijas Republikā V.E. Eerik Marmei