To Strengthen the Border with Belarus, Owners Will Have Part of Their Land Expropriated
The Latvian government has decided to expropriate small portions of privately owned land in the Kraslava and Augšdaugava regions along the border with Belarus. This action is deemed necessary to establish a border strip, patrol strip, observation zone, and install infrastructure for effective state border control and protection.
Why it matters
This decision highlights a government's power to prioritize national security over private property rights, potentially setting a precedent or causing local disputes, while also indicating heightened security concerns at the EU's external border.
To Strengthen the Border with Belarus, Owners Will Have Part of Their Land Expropriated
All real estate objects are located in the Kraslava and Augšdaugava regions. The area of each plot does not exceed half a hectare.
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