Commissioner for Human RightsFeb 10
Constructive exchange with the Advisory Committee on the #FCNM. I commend its crucial work in raising awareness of the #humanrights situation of #nationalminorities and in advancing their protection. We must celebrate the diverse identities that shape Europe’s history and cultural heritage.
Commissioner for Human RightsApr 29, 2025
Constructive meeting today with the OSCE HCNM Christophe Kamp, discussing important #NationalMinorities issues where our mandates overlap, and ways to strengthen cooperation between our offices.
Jonathan EmmesediMar 22, 2024

Russophones in Latvia deserve better treatment from their government, but the Kremlin's readiness to use a linguistic minority as a cat's paw brings to mind Hitler's exploitation of similar tensions in Czechoslovakia and Poland.

'Language Tests and Deportations: Latvia Tightens the Screws on Its Russian Minority - DER SPIEGEL

https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/language-tests-and-deportations-latvia-tightens-the-screws-on-its-russian-minority-a-f3c29783-a1d3-4f09-9e52-55d339ac50c3

#Latvia #RussianLatvians #Russia #NationalMinorities

Language Tests and Deportations: Latvia Tightens the Screws on Its Russian Minority

Around 30 percent of the Latvian population are Russian speakers. The government believes they could provide Vladimir Putin with a bridgehead into the country. The atmosphere is growing tense.

DER SPIEGEL
Commissioner for Human RightsFeb 1, 2023

As the Framework Convention #FCNM turns 25 years, building cohesive & diverse societies matters more today than ever. #CouncilofEurope states must show resolve to rise to the challenges exacerbated by recent crises & accelerate progress to protect the #humanrights of #minorities.

#NationalMinorities #Diversity