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Political Rights and Association

Latvia
  • English
    Every citizen of Latvia has the right, as provided for by law, to participate in the work of the State and of local government, and to hold a position in the civil service.
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    Every citizen of the European Union who permanently resides in Latvia has the right, as provided by law, to participate in the work of local governments.
    ... (Art. 101)
  • Latvian
    Ikvienam Latvijas pilsonim ir tiesības likumā paredzētajā veidā piedalīties valsts un pašvaldību darbībā, kā arī pildīt valsts dienestu.
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    Ikvienam Eiropas Savienības pilsonim, kas pastāvīgi uzturas Latvijā, ir tiesības likumā paredzētajā veidā piedalīties pašvaldību darbībā.
    ... (Art. 101)

Political Rights and Association

Latvia
  • English
    All citizens of Latvia who have the right to vote in elections of the Saeima may participate in national referendums. (Art. 80)
  • Latvian
    Tautas nobalsošanā var piedalīties visi Latvijas pilsoņi, kuriem ir balsstiesība Saeimas vēlēšanās. (Art. 80)

Political Rights and Association

Latvia
  • English
    Citizens of Latvia who enjoy full rights of citizenship and, who on election day have attained eighteen years of age shall be entitled to vote. (Art. 8)
  • Latvian
    Tiesības vēlēt ir pilntiesīgiem Latvijas pilsoņiem, kuri vēlēšanu dienā ir sasnieguši astoņpadsmit gadu vecumu. (Art. 8)

Political Rights and Association

Latvia
  • English
    Everyone has the right to form and join associations, political parties and other public organisations. (Art. 102)
  • Latvian
    Ikvienam ir tiesības apvienoties biedrībās, politiskās partijās un citās sabiedriskās organizācijās. (Art. 102)