Latvian Saeima backs initial proposals on import restrictions from Russia and Belarus
On September 10, Latvia’s Saeima supported initial proposals to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation, an aggressor state, and Belarus. The proposals concern amendments to the law on agriculture and rural development, LSM English reports.
What the amendments provide for
The proposed changes are intended to expand the ban on importing goods of Russian and Belarusian origin. The restrictions are proposed to apply not only to agricultural products and animal feed, but also to food products that are currently not covered by the existing sanctions.
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Further consideration
The Saeima Committee on National Economy, Agrarian, Environmental and Regional Policy requested that the amendments be added to the agenda of the September 10 sitting and be granted urgent status. The Saeima supported this and also included the proposals on the agenda of the parliament’s next sitting.
Therefore, the amendments have not yet become law and must undergo further legislative consideration. LSM notes that doubts had previously been raised about the true origin of some Russian grain being exported. According to available evidence, at least some of this grain may have been stolen from regions of Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russia. The Baltic states are taking measures to close export loopholes.
