On 30 January, President Edgars Rinkēvičs referred back to the Saeima for a second review the law “Amendments to the Education Law”, which was adopted by the Saeima on 22 January 2026. “Following a thorough review of the text of the Law, the preparatory materials, and the views expressed at the meeting dedicated to examining the request for reconsideration of the Law, the legislature’s decision to take targeted steps to improve the quality of education is to be welcomed. The clarification of…
On 30 January, President Edgars Rinkēvičs referred back to the Saeima for a second review the law “Amendments to the Education Law”, which was adopted by the Saeima on 22 January 2026. “Following a thorough review of the text of the Law, the preparatory materials, and the views expressed at the meeting dedicated to examining the request for reconsideration of the Law, the legislature’s decision to take targeted steps to improve the quality of education is to be welcomed. The clarification of terminology used in the Education Law to describe forms of education is a positive development, as is the clarification of responsibilities and principles of cooperation among those involved in the education process, including parents, as well as the…
