European Economic
and Social Committee
Fundamental rights and the rule of law – Report on the country visit to Latvia and authorities’ observations on the report
On 29 and 30 November 2023, six EESC members took part in the country visit to Latvia. The delegation met with several representatives of civil society, specifically, civil society organisations (CSOs), the social partners, the media and legal professions, as well as the Latvian authorities. The aim of this report is to faithfully reflect and reproduce the views of Latvian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law.
The above-mentioned meetings were framed under the five following themes:
- Fundamental rights related to social partners
- Freedom of association and freedom of assembly
- Freedom of expression and freedom of the media
- Non-discrimination
- The rule of law
The input received during the meetings has been included in a report drafted by the delegation members. This report has been communicated to the Latvian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.

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Fundamental rights and the rule of law – Report on the country visit to Latvia and authorities’ observations on the report