Current Legal Developments in Latvia and the World – February

BDO Law has compiled the most important news of the amendments to the regulatory acts in February 2026.

This summary covers the following amendments:
  • Amendments to the Ombudsman Law
  • Amendments to the Constitutional Court Law
  • Amendments to the Law “On Aviation”
  • Amendments to the Law on Social Services and Social Assistance
Sanctions news:
  • UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years on from full-scale invasion of Ukraine
  • US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting 12 vessels, focuses on LPG trade
  • China adds 20 more Japanese groups to export control list
  • Saudi-backed Midad Energy has signed a term sheet to acquire Lukoil's sanctioned assets, pending approval
  • India's oil shake-up: Can Venezuela really replace Russia?
  • New Zealand imposes travel bans on 40 Iranian officials over protest crackdown
  • US Vows Tougher Export Control Enforcement
Fintech Industry News:
  • Amendments to the Law on Out-of-Court Consumer Dispute Resolution Bodies have entered into force
Read a detailed summary here