Since the 1st May 2004, Latvia has become the full-fledged member state of the European Union (EU) and actively participates in the EU decision – making process at the European Council meetings and at the meetings of the Council of the Ministers. Representatives of Latvia participate in working groups of the European Commission and the Council of the European Union as well as in COREPER (Committee of Permanent Representatives). Latvia is represented also in the European Parliament, the Committee of Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee.

The central coordinating institution for EU issues in Latvia is Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry coordinates development and implementation of EU related issues and analyzes Latvia's priorities in the EU. In cooperation with Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepares Prime Minister's participation in European Councils and other EU meetings as well as prepares proposals for development of Latvia's EU related policy.