The National Alliance submits to the Saeima a draft law regarding an amendment to the Constitution, which intends to strictly define the concept of family as a union of a male and a female person.[2]
22 February – Ventspils mayor Aivars Lembergs is sentenced to five years in prison for bribery and money laundering. His son and business partner receive two-year sentences, with their assets also confiscated.[6]
23 August – Opponents of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination organize an event called “Baltic Way 2021,” echoing the historic 1989 Baltic Way. Organizers claim over 900,000 signed up, and police estimate around 7,000 participants in Riga, with the human chain lasting 15–20 minutes.[11]
November
15 November – A new rule comes into effect in the Latvian parliament (Saeima) requiring MP s to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from the virus to participate in parliamentary activities. Unvaccinated MPs without exemptions are also faced with suspension of pay.[12]
December
7 December – Three Latvian MPs are suspended from voting and have their pay suspended for not complying with the recent vaccination requirement rules.[12]
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