The European Commission has designated 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion.

well.
looks like next year europe could hear more about latvia.

(as they mean the poverty and social exclusion withIN europe.)

but then again.. no, they'll find better (meaning: worse) examples.
the saga continues. the broken-country reality show.
being part of it is somewhat an EXPERIENCE.

of course, latvia (along with denmark), apart from ALL the other EU member states has decided not to take part in this action - and not even to candidate for the financial contribution the country would get. right, as the topic is so irrelevant.. damn.