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This paper summarizes the conclusions drawn by an ECMI workshop on the process of national integration in Estonia and Latvia. It considers the changes in both countries brought about by the 2002 national elections in Latvia, the 2002 local elections in Estonia and the change of governments in both countries. Moreover, the report touches on the important changes that have occurred with regard to the international standing of Latvia and Estonia, including the termination of the OSCE Missions to these countries at the end of 2001 and invitations to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU).