In Latvia, a controversial education reform mandates a transition to Latvian as the sole language of instruction in secondary education for ethnic minorities, sparking protests and political debate. The reform aims to improve graduates' competitiveness in the labor market but faces opposition from Russian-speaking communities and concerns over minority rights. Despite ongoing demonstrations, the law, signed by President Raimonds Vējonis, is unlikely to be reversed. The issue intertwines with political dynamics as elections approach, with nationalist and Russian-speaking parties taking opposing stances.