Latvia's President Edgars Rinkēvičs is sending a law regarding the country's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament for further review. The Saeima voted to withdraw from the treaty, which opposes violence against women, with 56 lawmakers in favor of leaving. Rinkēvičs expressed concerns about the contradictory message this sends to society and international allies. He suggested that the next parliament should decide on the issue, as Latvia is set to hold elections by October 2024. The Istanbul Convention aims to standardize support for women victims of violence but has faced criticism from ultra-conservative groups. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)