Latvian hospitals including Paula Stradiņa Clinical University Hospital, Riga East Clinical University Hospital, Children’s Clinical University Hospital, and Daugavpils Regional Hospital have dismissed approximately 10 employees from aggressor states Russia and Belarus under the National Security Law effective since June 28, 2025. These steps comply with legal restrictions on employing nationals from aggressor states in critical infrastructure roles. Officials state these dismissals have not affected hospital functioning or medical services. The law aims to enhance national security by preventing cooperation with nationals of aggressor countries in sectors vital to state safety. This enforcement reflects a broader governmental effort to mitigate risks related to Russian and Belarusian influence within Latvia’s critical infrastructure.
Category: Political & Legal Subversion
Subcategory: Lawfare & Legal Pressure
Incident Type: Exploiting international law & treaties
Country: Latvia
Source report: www.lsm.lv/raksts/zi…
