The Constitution of Latvia – A Bridge Between Traditions and Modernity

2019

The Latvian constitutional system is based on the principle of State continuity after the Soviet occupation, and this is reflected in the reinstatement of the 1922 Constitution (Satversme). Unlike other constitutions in the post-communist area, it is characterised as a laconic and predominantly procedural constitution. However, important amendments were introduced in 1996 and 1998, establishing the Constitutional Court and introducing a catalogue of fundamental rights. The constitutional culture has been influenced by German traditions in constitutional jurisprudence, and the adjudication of legislation on substantive grounds has been stringent. This is particularly evident in the annulment…

Stocktaking of EU Pre-Accession Monitoring Process, Citizenship Issnes and Non-Citizens in Estonia and Latvia: a Litmns Test for European Union Humau…

2004