Electoral rights are critically weak, as non-EU nationals cannot even vote at the local level, which is fully possible in 8 MIPEX countries, including HU, IE and SE. 5 other MIPEX countries (including CZ, EE, LT, SK, and SI) receive the same slightly unfavourable score for political liberties; the remaining 22 countries all meet best practice. Latvia limits the rights of non-Latvian residents to form political associations or join political parties. In another critical area of weakness, the government does not consult with non-Latvians on policies affecting them at any level of governance. Only at the national level can their associations receive public funding and support, under under the same conditions as those for Latvian associations.
