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Skvernelis’ test for Karbauskis: signatures have already been gathered
Political group of farmers and greens is not united. That was publicly admitted by the Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, even though the party leader Ramūnas Karbauskis likes to emphasize unity.Opinions in this group differ in […]
Society
Lithuania’s security department under criticism for remarks of ‘exclusive rights’ for Poles
Some political experts say that the State Security Department had no reasons to get involved in political discussions about granting “exclusive rights” to Poles living in Lithuania. […]
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Third spark – “Farmers” also antagonised by “w”, “q” and “x” document
The legislative project regarding name and name spelling in documents proposed by former Conservative Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius is antagonising the Farmer and Greens Union. This is now the third spark after the forestry and […]
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On attempts to dismantl Tomaszewski‘s monopoly on ethnic minorities
A part of members of Seimas are considering the possibility to reduce the vote requirement for parties based on ethnic minorities. According to one of the idea‘s backers Andrius Kubilius of the Conservatives, this would […]
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A threat forcing Vilnius and Warsaw to cooperate
Lithuania has received support from Poland in its fierce struggle against the construction of Astravyets nuclear power plant. There is hope that solidarity between Vilnius and Warsaw will help build an argument to convince the […]
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Test passed by Kubilius and Butkevičius – will Karbauskis and Skvernelis succeed?
With Seimas beginning a new season of work, it will finally be clear whether Saulius Skvernelis’ cabinet is capable of accomplishing the reforms it promised. For now doubts are cast not only by the lack […]
European Union
MEPs Andrikienė, Saudargas among EU politicians blacklisted by Russia
Lithuanian MEPs Laima Andrikienė and Algirdas Saudargas, both members of the conservative Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats, were included in a list of EU politicians banned from entering Russia, Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius confirmed to BNS on Monday. […]
Society
Some MPs propose to consider lowering election barrier for Natl minorities
The May 3 Group set up at the Lithuanian parliament to address national minority policy issues proposes to consider lowering the Seimas election threshold for national minority parties. […]
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Landsbergis‘ Conservatives decide to enforce strict discipline
The Conservatives take pride of their democracy. Former party leader Andrius Kubilius once suggested to hold general elections for party chairman and famously called it a “celebration of democracy”. Current leader Gabrielius Landsbergis has proposed […]
Society
Spelling of non-Lithuanian names should be considered when there’s will to approve
Lithuania’s parliament should discuss spelling of non-Lithuanian names in passports, when there is sufficient will to take the decision, says Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis. […]
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Kirkilas – ideas to reduce the number of members of Seimas come from the East
The “Farmers” are planning changes to the Constitution that will prevent members of Seimas from being cabinet ministers, as well as reducing the number of members of Seimas to 101 and holding Seimas elections not […]
Politics
Lithuanian PM takes English lessons twice a week
Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis is taking English lessons twice a week to improve his English-language skills. […]
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Uspaskich – If Karbauskis bickers with Skvernelis, he will ruin Farmers’ group
The Lithuanian Farmer and Greens Union (LVŽS) leader Ramūnas Karbauskis has become hostage to Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and if R. Karbauskis were to bicker against the latter, he will ruin the LVŽS Seimas group, […]
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Reflections of Landsbergis’ victory – other candidates and presidential election
Gabrielius Landsbergis won the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) chairman election by a landslide, taking 62% of the vote. This victory was not unexpected, however the vast gap in votes was an unpleasant […]
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Will Gabrielius Landsbergis‘ re-electiion lead to a fracture in TS-LKD?
The majority of the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) members supported the young current party Chairman Gabrielius Landsbergis in the chairman elections where he faced off against the Christian Democrat wing Paulius Saudargas […]
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Landsbergis angers the Christian Democrats – unforeseen consequences can occur
Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats incumbent chairman Gabrielius Landsbergis who is seeking to be re-elected to the post has angered the party‘s Christian Democrat wing by announcing during a debate in Utena that he […]
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The reform which will reveal the real face of the new government
The ministerial cabinet is currently preparing a reform plan for state run enterprises. Experts are certain that it will face resistance from those used to and benefiting from the current situation. […]
Society
Culture minister backs idea of Vilnius Museum
Lithuania’s Culture Minister Liana Ruokytė-Jonsson has expressed support to the idea of establishing a Vilnius Museum in the country’s capital. […]
Society
Lithuanian MPs, mayor want city museum in Vilnius
Vilnius City Mayor Remigijus Šimašius of the Liberal Movement has been urged by a group of parliamentarians to found a museum of the Lithuanian capital. […]