Opinion
G. Landsbergis. After COVID-19 pandemic
Before pondering on what awaits us after COVID-19, we need to answer the question of how we are going to get out of this mess. Only then can we begin considering when this will happen, […]
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History
Vytautas Landsbergis: Lithuanian Uprising was the right thing to do and it was worth it
In the non-static war against Lithuanian freedom, the central geopolitical expansionary warrior goes back repeatedly to the place that is most sensitive for him. For us, in an inevitable position of self-defense, (as Lithuanian Uprising), […]
Lithuania
What will the fate of Lithuanian conservatism be or is it already in the past?
Living in times of dynamic change, is it still meaningful to talk about Lithuanian conservatism, which from the oldest times has looked at the change in at least a skeptical light? Musings on this forgotten […]
CORPORATE
Opposition presents a surprise to Skvernelis: PM describes the proposal as anti-constitutional
With the Ministry of Environment remaining without a head for more than three months now, the opposition Social Democratic Seimas group is proposing to legally bind the prime minister to find a minister in 15 days. This has also received support from the Conservatives, however PM Saulius Skvernelis has described the proposal as anti-constitutional. […]
CORPORATE
Election intrigue only beginning: behind the scenes processes proceed
Visvaldas Matijošaitis is celebrating his victory in Kaunas after the first round, however in the other big cities, a fierce struggle over the post of mayor is only beginning. […]
CORPORATE
Paluckas expects “Farmers” will not win any elections
What can we predict about the nearing presidential and European Parliament elections now that the municipal elections ended? […]
CORPORATE
Parties take to decisive battle over municipalities: some hope to maintain positions, others aim for records
With little time left to the municipal and direct mayoral elections, political party leaders are pondering, which city and region bastions they will hold on to and where they have chances to break through. The Social Democrats, Liberal Movement and Order and Justice Party remain modest both about increases in their mayors and council members, while the Conservatives and “Farmers”, who remain the most popular parties, believe that they could reach historical victories in the elections, lrt.lt writes. […]
Politics
Nausėda‘s response to Landsbergis: I suggest raising your head from the trenches
“When you’ve been in the trenches of politics for too long, everyone, who isn’t with you, becomes suspicious,” presidential candidate Gitanas Nausėda responded to Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) leader Gabrielius Landsbergis’ criticism over undefined political views. […]
Politics
Conservatives compare S. Skvernelis’ links to D. Gudelis with R. Paksas and J. Borisov’s friendship
A journalist investigation has uncovered facts that Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and Minister of Economy Virginijus Sinkevičius, running in respectively the presidential and municipal elections, are constantly and systematically consulted by public relations consultant Darius Gudelis, the owner of the company VIP Viešosios Informacijos Partneriai, without having officially declared it. The aforementioned company has been winning numerous publicity tenders by ministries and institutions subordinate to the cabinet, part of which are evaluated by the prime minister’s political confidence advisor, which raises doubts for the Conservatives on whether there is no abuse of office and if state institution publicity tenders are organised transparently, a press release states according to lrt.lt. […]
CORPORATE
Evaluation of S. Skvernelis’ chances: by clashing with the media, he may have made a mistake
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis chose Rusnė as the location to announce his presidential bid. During his cabinet’s term, financing was arranged for the Rusnė overpass. The prime minister stated he wishes for there to be “harmony between governments in the country,” because at the moment he sees discord between the branches of government and journalists, who according to S. Skvernelis participate in politics, add further pressure. This was the discussion topic of Dienos Tema featuring VU TSPMI docent and KTU scientist Mažvydas Jastramskis and the chief editor of BNS news agency Vaidotas Beniušis, lrt.lt writes. […]
Politics
VTEK declares that G. Landsbergis did not break the law
The Chief Official Ethics Commission (VTEK) has ruled that member of Seimas Gabrielius Landsbergis has not breached the public and private interest coordination in state service law (VPIDVTĮ) requirements to declare private interests in due time and as per procedure, a VTEK press release states. The inquiry was performed on the basis of a request by “Farmer” member of Seimas Agnė Širinskienė, lrt.lt writes. […]
Politics
S. Skvernelis about phone call from the president: aid was not offered
In an interview to LRT Television’s Dienos Tema, President Dalia Grybauskaitė stated that out of concern over teacher wages payment reform, she offered her aid to both the now dismissed Minister of Education and Science Jurgita Petrauskienė and to Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis. That said, the latter apparently refused aid from the head of state. Meanwhile, S. Skvernelis stated in a cabinet hour held in Seimas that what was offered was not aid, lrt.lt writes. […]
Politics
Prime minister calls on intelligence services regarding potential influence on the Conservatives
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis is standing by his words that the Conservatives could potentially be influenced by the Kremlin and states he has called on the intelligence services. […]
CORPORATE
Bernardas Gailius. Lithuanian story about A. Ramanauskas-Vanagas
Politicians and political scientists will analyse for a long time yet, how Adolfas Ramanauskas-Vanagas was recognised as a factual head of state of Lithuania. This is a very Lithuanian story, which reveals many weaknesses of thought and worldview, typical to all of us. […]
CORPORATE
Analyst: the prime minister does not comprehend he is not a police general in Venezuela
It is unlikely Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis expected that a protest of discontent teachers over their wage payment scheme would turn into a protest of thousands in front of the cabinet building. It is now the prime minister’s turn to ponder on how to come to terms with the public sector, otherwise who knows what could happen, the dismissed ministers may not suffice and his own future in the cabinet could come into question. Because assurances that the tax reform will improve public sector staff welfare over three years may very well not work, lrt.lt writes. […]
Politics
E. Gentvilas on Skvernelis’ move: with one more minister removed, he would run for president as a victim
Liberal Movement leader Eugenijus Gentvilas tells lrt.lt that Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, who has announced the firing of three ministers, may seek to provoke a dissolution of the cabinet and use this to portray himself as a victim in the presidential elections, lrt.lt writes. […]
CORPORATE
Kęstutis Girnius. The Conservatives’ youth need adult supervision
From the very start it was not clear to me, why the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) party veterans rushed the Facebook generation into party leadership, especially their raising of political newcomer Gabrielius Landsbergis into the position of party chairman. […]
CORPORATE
Gap between party ratings leaders widens
In October, public support for the ruling “Farmer” party declined, however despite significant criticism, PM Saulius Skvernelis‘ support remained stable and confidence in the cabinet even grew, Spinter Tyrimai data shows. A survey performed by […]
Defence
At least 11 MPs hit by massive spam attack
At least 11 Lithuanian lawmakers received 50,0000 spam emails in a massive spam attack on Thursday, the National Cyber Security Centre (NKSC) said on Friday. […]
Defence
Group of Lithuanian lawmakers comes under spam attack
A group of Lithuanian lawmakers came under a spam attack on the night to Thursday, the parliament’s IT specialists say. […]