Latvia will strip those who support war crimes of their citizenship
The Ministry of Justice reports that, He proposed amendments to the Law on Citizenship in connection with Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine
The Latvian parliament, the Seimas, proposed the legislation on April 21 by the Ministry of Justice the law second of amendments and adopted in the final reading.
Amendments to the law on war crimes and provides for the deprivation of citizenship of those who support aggressive wars.
The law in favor of changes 62, against 1 deputy voted. 14 deputies abstained from voting.
Those who have another passport
Peace and humanity in the Latvian law on citizenship snowcrimes, genocide and the person who committed war crimes, the state and supporting organizations and or the deprivation of citizenship of persons involved in such acts.
However, the law also states this that, only holders of another country’s passport may be deprived of citizenship.
The Ministry of Justice reports that, He proposed amendments to the Law on Citizenship in connection with Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine.
Latvia is home to a large number of ethnic Russians and some of them Russia It is known that there are passports.
Russia and Belarusian citizens are targeted
In March, the Latvian media reported that, billionaire in the country Peter AvenThe possibility of deprivation of citizenship is hotly debated.
In early April, Aven went to war in Ukraine snowthat did not sound according to He was deprived of the highest state award of Latvia.
Previously, the Latvian Interior Ministry Avenin Latvia your passport corruption way was investigating whether he had bought with.
The ministry said that, language examThe billionaire was given a discount during the year.
Accusation of “genocide” against Russia
A statement issued by the Latvian Seimas said that Russia is currently committing genocide in Ukraine.
Also in the resolution adopted by the Estonian Parliament Russia accused of committing genocide of Ukrainians.
Previously, Russia in Latvia and Issuance of temporary residence permits to Belarusian citizens and prohibiting the acceptance of such investments the law was adopted.
This law according to Russia until June 30, 2023 and Belarusian citizens suspended from living in Latvia