Latvia considers quitting Istanbul convention

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• Latvia's parliament voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, a treaty against domestic violence.
• The European Commission stated Latvia may still be obliged to apply parts of the treaty even if it exits. 11s
• The Istanbul Convention is legally binding for all EU member states, as the EU has joined as a whole. 29s
• Latvian NGOs credit the convention with major legal improvements, including a national action plan and new legal definitions related to violence and harassment. 37s
• Latvia's exit from the treaty is pending presidential approval, and the European Commission is awaiting the completion of the national process before commenting. 1m 0s