On 1 April, Latvia marks eight years since the Social Enterprise Law entered into force – a milestone that has helped drive the development of social entrepreneurship in the country. Symbolically,…
Funding allocated to expand the availability of community-based social services has been increased by €538,000. As a result, a total of €16 million is available for the fourth round of this measure,…
The Ministry of Welfare has developed the Social Economy Plan of Latvia for 2026–2029, emphasizing the importance of the social economy as a significant sector and outlining the key courses of action…
The State Employment Agency will launch a new support measure "Work Trials," that will provide unemployed persons with disabilities with an opportunity to determine how their knowledge, skills, and…
With the arrival of the New Year, support has increased for recipients of the state social security benefit, minimum old-age pension, disability pension and survivor pension, social assistance…
From 1 January 2026 The minimum monthly wage for full-time work will increase to € 780. The lump-sum childbirth allowance will be € 600 (previously € 421.17). Childcare benefits for children up to…
As of 1 January 2026, the state-set minimum monthly wage in Latvia will be increased from €740 to €780. This is stipulated by amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers regulations “Regulations on the…
As of 1st July 1 2026 social security support will be granted to parents who make social insurance contributions in Latvia and raise their children in Latvia, aligning national regulations with the…
Under the current regulatory framework, employers in Latvia may apply for an extension of the deadline for paying mandatory state social insurance contributions (VSAOI) when necessary. However, such…
As of 1st January 2026 additional support is planned for parents of prematurely born children, ensuring that all families with a prematurely born child will receive extra assistance. For parents…
