Current official expression of the Satversme
44
Chapter III.
- Jurisdiction
- Latvia
- Provision
- 44
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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Provision text
Official source44. The President has the right to take whatever steps are necessary for the military defence of
the State should another state declare war on Latvia or an enemy invade its borders.
Concurrently and without delay, the President shall convene the Saeima , which shall decide as
to the declaration and commencement of war.
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Current official expression of the Satversme · likumi.lv · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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