Page contents Page contents Disclaimer: This page exclusively serves information purposes and is not an exhaustive database of projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Notably, the map provides a snapshot of projects based on the current status of their implementation. It does not reflect the distribution of the projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility across the different areas within Latvia. The map will be regularly updated to include additional projects and information. The showcase of the projects in this page is without prejudice to any future assessment by the Commission in the context of the verification of the satisfactory fulfilment of milestones and targets pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The measure references mentioned below are those contained in the Annex to the Council Implementing Decision approving the Latvian Recovery and Resilience Plan and allow for easy identification of the measures. For more information on the projects, please contact the Commission Representation in Latvia: Kaspars KREICS, Press officer, %20kaspars [dot] kreicsec [dot] europa [dot] eu (k)Kaspars [dot] kreicsec [dot] europa [dot] eu (aspars[dot]kreics[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu,) +371 2866 5579 Irēna ŠVILPE, European Semester Officer, irena [dot] svilpeec [dot] europa [dot] eu (irena[dot]svilpe[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu), +371 2570 8494 Improving conditions of the minimum income reform (reference 3.1.2.r. in the Latvian Recovery and Resilience Plan) The general objective of the reform is to reduce inequality, improve the social safety net, foster social integration and inclusion in Latvia. The reform aims to revise the minimum income floor by setting it to no less than 20% of the median income. Additionally, as of 2023, a procedure for positive indexation will take place on an annual basis. Previously, the minimum income system had thresholds in nominal terms and was reviewed once every three years. The Ministry of Welfare started the work on the reform in 2012. In February 2023, it was adopted by the Parliament and the new minimum income floor entered into force as of July 2023. It will then be indexed on 1 January every year. More information can be found on the Ministry of Welfare webpage here and here (in Latvian) Copyright: Latvian authorities Reform of Higher Education and Scientific Excellence and Governance (reference 5.2.1.r. in the Latvian Recovery and Resilience Plan) The objectives of the reform are to increase the international competitiveness of higher education institutions, via structural changes in governance, funding and human resources. Latvia has already adopted the regulatory framework for implementing the governance reform of the higher education system. It covers (i) higher education institution typologies and qualification criteria; (ii) the procedure for the establishment and approval of higher education institution councils; (iii) the procedure for selecting and approving new university rectors; (iv) defining the strategic specialization of higher education institutions. Latvia is now working to provide at least four consolidation plans of higher education institutions by 2023 (reference 5.2.1.1. in the Latvian Recovery and Resilience Plan: Research, development and consolidation grants). By 31 December 2024, the reform should ensure the entry into force of legal provisions (i) introducing a new doctoral model; (ii) introducing cyclical institutional accreditation of higher education institutions and colleges; (iii) further development of the financing model for higher education and (iv) linking public funding to the results of the international evaluation of scientific institutions. By mid-2026, all state-founded higher education institutions should start operating under the new governance model. More information about the project could be found on the webpage of the Ministry of Education and Science at the following links: https://www.izm.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/konkuretspejiga-augstaka-izglitiba-un-petnieciba-ir-regiona-izaugsmes-garants https://www.izm.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/izm-virzitie-grozijumi-augstskolu-likuma-ir-pienemti-saeima Copyright: Latvian authorities Reform of broadband infrastructure development (reference 2.4.1.r. in the Latvian Recovery and Resilience Plan) The objective of the reform is to promote connected automated driving and supporting sustainable mobility, including by improving road safety through innovation. The reform consists of the adoption of technical requirements for connected and automated driving, and the adoption of a common model for the development of the last mile. Latvia successfully implemented the reform in 2021. More information about the project can be found on the Ministry of Transportation webpage here.
