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Following widespread public reaction , ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia border region
bnn-news.com · Latvia · baltic theater
A ministry has withdrawn a draft proposal for a state of emergency in a Latvian border region following extensive public reaction. This demonstrates the influence of public opinion on government policy regarding emergency measures.
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