LATVIA | Prime Minister replies to the Ombudsman's report on the risk of poverty in Latvia

On 30 November 2012 the Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia sent a letter to international stakeholders in the field of human rights, such as the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, and the EU Commissioner for Justice Citztizenship and Fundamental Rights, drawing attention to the risk of poverty in Latvia.

On 8 March 2013, the Prime Minister of Latvia issued a statement with regard to the Ombudsman's letter assuring that social justice remains one of the key priorities of the Latvian Government.

You can read the letter of the Ombudsman of Latvia and the reaction by the Prime Minister here.