30-meter protective strip to be installed along Latvia's external land border – Saeima
The Saeima urgently adopted amendments to the Law on Protective Strips, establishing a 30-meter wide protective strip along Latvia's external land border to enhance border security and infrastructure maintenance.
On June 11, the Latvian parliament (Saeima) approved amendments to the Law on Protective Strips in an urgent procedure. The amendments mandate the creation of a 30-meter wide protective strip along the country's external land border. This decision aims to strengthen state border security and ensure proper maintenance of the border infrastructure. The new protective strip will be established along the entire external land border of Latvia. It is a step to enhance border control and prevent illegal crossing attempts. The Saeima emphasized that these measures are necessary in the current security environment. The amendments will come into force after their promulgation.
