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Vaišnys: Russian propaganda is a part of its politics and its source – its president
Lithuanian schools need media literacy as a subject states Vilnius University Communications faculty dean Professor Andrius Vaišnys. […]
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Dargužaitė’s aims – lower governance costs and staffing reduction
“I definitely would not have taken this position had it just been for maintaining the bureaucracy. I am definitely not the most suitable person for that. I am entering from outside in order to make changes. The most important reforms we have in mind are increasing the effectiveness of institutions, the review of work processes and the implementation of the Lean system into the state sector, which would increase work effectiveness. […]
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In Vilnius post-boxes – a Russian invitation to a place “where living standards are 3x higher”
The average inhabitant of Kaliningrad is three times richer than an average Lithuanian. Living standards in the militarised Russian exclave are higher than in Lithuania. Such statements adorn pamphlets distributed into Vilnius post-boxes, with the […]
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Paluckas speaks of a “Peasant” trap for the SocDems
Vilnius vice Mayor and member of the Social Democrat Party (LSDP) presidium Gintautas Paluckas warns that the coalition with the Peasant Greens (LPGU) is a trap for the Social Democrats. In his opinion the Peasant […]
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Lithuanian view: What to expect from Russia in 2017?
2017 could be the year of Russia’s return – the signs of this were discussed in a Tuesday afternoon discussion organised by the the Eastern Europe Studies Centre (RESC) and VU TSPMI. The political scientists discussed the topic of “What will decide Russian foreign policy in 2017?” It is likely that the government rotation of the West, the resolution of the stalled Syrian conflict and strategic changes to the Russian tone will open opportunities for de-escalation and Putin’s return as a figure that is repulsive for many, but at the same time – an inevitable partner in resolving questions in the international political arena. […]
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Inconvenient questions for Karbauskis
Yet to have time to warm up in power, the actions and aims of “Peasant” leader Ramūnas Karbauskis leave some surprised, some resentful, while others – even doubtful whether they voted for the right saviours […]
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Where Kubilius and Butkevičius failed, will Skvernelis succeed?
How well did the Conservative government of Andrius Kubilius and the Social Democrat Government of Algirdas Butkevičius actually fare? What problems did the first cabinets since independence to last the whole term face and what pledges did they fail to accomplish? […]
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Political scientist – Lithuania could go the way of Poland
The Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union won the election on a platform of combatting social segregation and raising wages, but so far the actions of the new government betray more interest in identity questions, Alfa.lt […]
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Refugee in Rukla – how do seven people live off of 500 euro?
Abdulrahman Alfahed from Syria arrived with his family at the Rukla Refugee Centre a month and a half ago. The man is frustrated. So far the Migration Department has yet to interview him and the man has yet to receive a permit to live in Lithuania. Even if he did get it, Abdulrahman would not remain, stating that he could not survive here. […]
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Unexpected juncture – Karbauskis’ withdrawal is a huge victory for him
The sparks flying due to the Artificial Insemination Law should not impact the ratings of the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LPGU) and a part of society may overall find the topic hard to understand note experts. […]
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Skvernelis on embryo freezing, new Cabinet programme and more…
The Seimas is debating the programme for the upcoming government term which outlines its main aims. Specifically aims, not future work. The programme contains a myriad of aims, but is lacking in specific plans and how they will be implemented. The government intends to pursue many goals, but for now it is unclear as to how. Regarding the government programme – an interview with the designated Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis. […]
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Russian propaganda most impactful on ethnic minorities
Europe has finally admitted what has been spoken about in Lithuania for a long time now – it is experiencing information attacks from Russia. This week the European Parliament passed a resolution which states that […]
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Sysas – this was a test for the “Peasants” and they failed it
With Darius Petrošius withdrawing his candidacy for the post of Minister of Justice, the Social Democrats have proposed Julius Sabatauskas. Ramūnas Karbauskis, however, has announced that he will not present this candidacy for the president. […]
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Main features of the Skvernelis’ cabinet
Only recently now former Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius admitted to having tried to hide from coalition partners that Saulius Skvernelis, then a cabinet minister of his, decided to follow the Peasant Greens into the elections, […]
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Criticism for opposition disagreements pointed at G. Landsbergis
The new Seimas opposition has so far been unable to find common ground, more specifically the Conservtives and the Liberals. A result of this – there is and in the near future most likely won’t […]
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First opinion polls – incredible voters’ euphoria
Support for the Peasant and Greens Union skyrocketed following the elections. How long this euphoria will last depends on the decisions made by the party which won the elections states Baltijos Tyrimai sociologist Romas Mačiūnas. […]
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Left in the shadow of Cabinet – no friction, no grudges
The preliminary line-up of candidates for minister posts only partially reflected predictions. Some “Peasant” candidates who have been discussed for months were left in the shadow with Saulius Skvernelis unveiling of the final list of names which was presented for presidential review. […]
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Conservatives need a new message and a unifying leader?
Now is a suitable time for the Homeland Union to take care of its unity, seek a new core message and perhaps – a new chairman. Such was the view of political scientist Virgis Valentinavičius talking to LRT.lt. […]
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Skvernelis interview – I’m not unafraid of making unpopular decisions
Seimas accepted Saulius Skvernelis‘ appointment as PM on Tuesday. The first tasks awaiting the new Prime Minister over the next couple of weeks are to form a new cabinet and prepare a government programme. S. Skvernelis spoke on these issues in the show Dėmesio Centre on LRT. […]
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Seimas Speaker meets President Dalia Grybauskaitė
Seimas Speaker Viktoras Pranckietis met with President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Monday to discuss further cooperation. Assistant to the head of state Mindaugas Lingė states that the currently most pressing task is to balance next year’s budget. […]