The Latvian Parliament approved amendments to the law on electronic…
The Latvian Parliament approved amendments to the law on electronic media that prohibit radio stations from broadcasting works by authors subject to EU or Latvian sanctions, according to Delfi. Latvia has banned eight songs by composer Raymond Pauls, reports portal Delfi.
Consensus
- The Latvian Saeima approved amendments to the Law on Electronic Media on July 24.
- The amendments prohibit radio stations from broadcasting musical works created by individuals under sanctions.
- Eight songs by composer Raymond Paulls are banned from broadcast in Latvia.
- The ban applies because these songs were performed by Russian artists listed under sanctions.
- Raymond Paulls responded to the ban with calm indifference, stating he does not dwell on it and views it from a distance.
Points of divergence
- Paulls was previously the Minister of Culture of Latvia. — fontanka
- The banned songs were performed by Russian artists on sanctioned lists, and Paulls is described as a 'maestro'. — fontanka
- The amendments were proposed by deputy Arturs Butans from the party 'National Unity'. — vedomosti
- Opposition MP Edmunds Zivtins said the decision was absurd and that eight songs of a 'maestro' are being excluded. — fontanka
- The ban applies not only to direct imports from Russia and Belarus but also to goods shipped through third countries. — vedomosti
Coverage (6 sources)
- Composer Raymond Pauls Comments on Ban of His Songs in Latvia — Вести
- Latvia Bans Eight Songs by Raymond Pauls; Maestro Responds — Фонтанка
- Latvia bans eight songs by composer Raymond Pauls, reports Delfi portal — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Eight works by Raymond Pauls banned by Latvian parliament — Вести
- Latvian radio stations will be banned from playing songs by sanctioned authors — Вести
- Latvian Parliament limits broadcast of songs by authors under sanctions — Ведомости