Tautas padome

The Latvian People's Council ( Latvian: Latvijas Tautas padome ) was the council, which declared Latvia's independence in November 1918 and then served as interim parliament until a Constituent Assembly could be elected.

The Latvian People's Council was formed on 17 November 1918, the merger of two meetings Latvian organizations: the Latvian Provisional National Council ( Latviešu Pagaidu Nacionālā padome / LPNP ) and the Democratic Bloc ( Demokrātiskais bloks ). Originally, the Latvian People's Council of 40 members, which ( with the exception of the extreme right and extreme left ) belonging to all major political parties in Latvia. He was later extended to 245 representatives.

On November 18, 1918, the Latvian People's Council of Latvia declared itself independent. Jānis Čakste was Chairman of the Council and Karlis Ulmanis first prime minister of the country. The Latvian People's Council served until May 1, 1920 as a transitional parliament, the Constituent Assembly ( lett: Satversmes sapulce ) was chosen.

  • Past legislative
  • Latvian history
  • Latvian War of Independence
  • Law ( Latvia)
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