The state language policy implementation plan has been approved until 2027

The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia, with Order No. 531, has approved the Implementation Plan for 2026–2027 of the Basic Guidelines for State Language Policy 2021–2027, which determines the directions for language use and policy implementation in the state. The decision was officially published in the September 7, 2026, issue No. 171 of Latvijas Vēstnesis (official publication OP 2026/171).

Scope and Objectives of the Plan

The implementation plan covers the 2026–2027 period and is a continuation of the basic guidelines for state language policy developed for the period from 2021 to 2027. The document specifies concrete measures to strengthen the use of the state language and the implementation of policy in public administration, education, and society.

• Plan action period: 2026–2027
• Guidelines period: 2021–2027
• Issuing body: Cabinet of Ministers
• Official document: Order No. 531

Regulatory Context

Order No. 531 is one of several Cabinet of Ministers decisions published in a single issue of Latvijas Vēstnesis. It is part of the regulatory framework for state language policy, consisting of basic guidelines and their implementation plans, and provides for coordinated action in the field of language use.

Significance for Society

The approval of the plan means that over the next two years, state institutions will implement specific measures to achieve the goals of the state language policy. This affects the work of public administration, educational institutions, and everyday language use, thereby impacting a wide segment of society.

Official source: Latvijas Vēstnesis, September 7, 2026, No. 171 (OP 2026/171) — Cabinet of Ministers Order No. 531 “Implementation Plan for 2026–2027 of the Basic Guidelines for State Language Policy 2021–2027”.