Latvian Parliament Adopts Amendments Restricting Use of Russian in Public Media
Public broadcasters will be allowed to produce content in Russian only during emergencies or to debunk disinformation, under the new rules.
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Latvia's parliament has adopted amendments restricting the use of the Russian language on public-service media, according to Ukrinform.
Under the new rules, Latvian public broadcasters will be permitted to produce content in Russian only in exceptional circumstances, such as during a state of emergency or for the targeted debunking of disinformation.
Scope of the amendments
The legislation narrows the previous allowances for Russian-language programming on state-affiliated media outlets, reflecting broader policy shifts in the Baltic region regarding minority language use.
It was not immediately clear how the amendments would affect existing Russian-language programming currently broadcast by Latvian public media, or what transition period, if any, would apply.
The move comes amid continuing debate across Baltic states over language policy involving Russian-speaking minority communities.
Sources
- Latvian parliament adopts amendments on minority languages, restricting use of Russian — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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