The Baltic Forum's 10th International Conference ''The Large Europe of the 21st Century: Common Challenges? Common Values?'' May 27 - 28, 2005, Riga
The first session of the conference was dedicated to an analysis of the 15 years of democratic transformation in Latvia and Russia, as well as the relations between the two countries in that period in the context of the democratic reforms. Juris Rozenvalds, professor of political science at the University of Latvia, announced the conclusions of a study on democracy in Latvia. This study sought to evaluate the democratic credentials of the country's institutions; identify what must be done to improve the quality of democracy in different aspects of public life; and inform policy proposals aimed at improving Latvia's democratic institutions. The study highlighted positive and negative aspects of democracy in Latvia.

Seminar ''The Lisbon Strategy in Latvia: Between Investment in Human Capital and Economic Growth"
On April 28, 2005 the Baltic Forum and the Representation of the European Commission in Latvia, with the support of the Ebert Foundation in Latvia organized the seminar "The Lisbon Strategy in Latvia: Between Investment in Human Capital and Economic Growth". The seminar contributed to the public debate on the issue in two ways: first, it increased the awareness in Latvia of the pan-European debate and visions on Europe's future. Second, the seminar gave a chance to discuss the Latvian way towards implementing the European visions and the Lisbon strategy.