Latvia
The consequences of austerity in Latvia
By Markus Salzmann, October 18, 2012
In the midst of deepening social distress, Latvia has been praised by numerous institutions and the media as a role model for the success of austerity policies.
Former Nazi soldier appointed to Latvian parliamentary committee
By Markus Salzmann, November 20, 2010
A former member of the National Socialist Waffen SS has been elected chairman of a parliamentary committee of the Latvian government.
Elections in Latvia—austerity course to be continued
By Markus Salzmann, October 2, 2010
The elections in Latvia this weekend take place against the background of a deep economic, political and social crisis.
Twenty years since declaring independence from the USSR
Austerity in Latvia: a warning to the international working class
By Niall Green, May 4, 2010
Twenty years after declaring independence from the USSR, the Latvian government is carrying out savage austerity measures in collusion with international financial elite and their representatives in the IMF, the European Union, and the government in Riga.
Deepening economic crisis in eastern Europe
By Markus Salzmann, November 27, 2009
Recent reports indicate that the economies of many central and eastern European states are headed for new shocks.
Latvian government resigns as crisis deepens in Eastern Europe
By Markus Salzmann, February 25, 2009
Latvia’s centre-right government resigned last Friday, against the background of a worsening economic crisis.
Latvia rocked by protests
By Stefan Steinberg, January 16, 2009
On January 13, Riga, the capital of the Baltic state of Latvia, was rocked by protests and demonstrations which left around 25 people injured following clashes with police. Police made an estimated 106 arrests.
Latvia bailed out by IMF and European Union
By Niall Green, January 7, 2009
On December 23 the International Monetary Fund approved a €1.68 billion (US$2.35 billion) rescue loan for the ex-Soviet republic of Latvia, as part of a €7.5 billion (US$10.5 billion) bailout.
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