The leader of the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LPGU) Ramūnas Karbauskis appears to intend a serious rework of state domestic politics. The leader of the currently strongest party in Seimas has already spoken up about the need for key changes in the relationship between Seimas and the cabinet. What will R. Karbauskis’ new doctrine look like and what could it mean for Lithuania? […]
The primary market reaction to Donald Trump’s electoral victory in the United States was a small drop. It recovered quickly, but the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania warns that with D. Trump as president, […]
“I heard news – America is withdrawing, take care of yourselves. Talks that the USA is going to take care of Europe are no longer convincing.” Such was an unofficial statement to a group of […]
The Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) and Lithuanian Social Democrat Party (LSDP) leaders have signed the coalition treaty today. As agreed earlier, the LVŽS will delegate its representatives to the two highest posts after the President – those of Prime Minister and Seimas Speaker. […]
Žygimantas Pavilionis, former Lithuanian ambassador to the United States and now Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrat (TS-LKD) member of Seimas has stated that he believes the Conservatives have yielded to Moscow’s machinations by refusing […]
“We are only hearing rumours about potential renegades, but the rumours are concerning,” said Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrat (TS-LKD) Chairman Gabrielius Landsbergis in response to talks that confusion has spread in the party ranks regarding negotiations with the “Peasants”. After the TS-LKD presidium meeting, in the show Dėmesio Centre (Centre of Attention) the TS-LKD chairman spoke of mistakes made in the elections, current positions on the coalition government and emotions inside the party, said to the LRT TV. […]
“The Conservatives could join the coalition only after our negotiations with the Social Democrats, becoming the third member of the coalition. We will not cease negotiations with the Social Democrats for the Conservatives because that […]
The Conservative presidium has confirmed that the party remains open to coalition negotiations with the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) if their negotiations with the Social Democrats (LSDP) fail. This was confirmed during a […]
The victor of this year’s election, the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) has begun forming a coalition, it has currently initiated negotiations with the Lithuanian Social Democrat Party to form a new coalition. While […]
Who could take the post of Seimas Speaker? The “Peasant” leader Ramūnas Karbauskis is unwilling to give a direct answer, assuring that the question is premature, while he has also stressed a number of times […]
“We received no requests regarding specific posts from the Social Democrats. They are not raising any advance conditions,” stated the leader of the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union Ramūnas Karbauskis. He also said that the […]
Prime Minister candidate for the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) Saulius Skvernelis spoke on the Alfa Savaitė show, sharing his thoughts about the party’s position and principal expectations for the future coalition, as well […]
Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrat (TS-LKD) veteran Andrius Kubilius shared his thoughts on social media regarding the sombre mood following this year’s Seimas election. […]
The Peasant and Greens Union is continuing negotiations with the Social Democrat Party. On October 31 the representatives of both parties met in Seimas where they discussed their next steps. Representing the Social Democrats were […]
It’s not just the images of belligerents that explain the landslide victory of the Lithuanian Peasant and Green Union (PLGU) in the Seimas elections. It’s also the need for social justice and the disappointment arising from a socially insensitive neo-liberal policy. Other explanations either complement this or are all-encompassing. […]
The Social Democrats have chosen to begin negotiations on a coalition with the “Peasants.” In the aftermath of all that has been said in the week after the elections it looks logical. You could suspect that both the Conservatives and Social Democrats found it hard to cope with the idea of being the junior, not senior partner in the coalition, however the latter had fewer grudges against the winners. […]
The victors of this year’s election to Seimas, the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) is beginning negotiations with the Lithuanian Social Democrat Party (LSDP) on building a new cabinet. While there is no coalition agreement yet, it is already becoming clearer who will take what officers in Seimas and the ministerial cabinet. […]
The Social Democrats have decided to negotiate with the “Peasants.” Unofficial sources sources suggest the Social Democrats are aiming for four ministries. The Seimas Chairman post will remain with the “Peasants.” The Social Democrats entering […]
With the Seimas election a week past, political scientist Vytautas Keršanskas compares it with previous elections and notes that this year’s coalition negotiations are particularly slow. In 2008 and 2012, politicians were inclined to form […]
Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) Chairman Ramūnas Karbauskis says he understands that the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) have already come to a decision not to join the Peasant Greens and are […]
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