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Latvia

Republic of Latvia

Civil lawUnitary parliamentary republicReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Riga
Population
1,880,000
Languages
Latvian
Currency
EUR

Latvia · Legislation

Legislation and primary sources

Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Latvia, and how to confirm it is still in force.

Sources of law, ranked

Satversme
The 1922 constitution.
EU law
Directly applicable and, in its field, paramount.
Laws of the Saeima
Primary legislation.
Cabinet regulations
Delegated legislation under statute.

The legislative process

Bills pass readings in the Saeima and are promulgated by the President, who may return a bill or, with a minority of deputies, suspend it for a possible referendum.

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