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There is a buzz among the conservatives about Anušauskas: he will have to resign in either case

For the first time, Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas has made not just a mistake but a serious one.…

1 year ago
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As China gets angry at Lithuania’s actions, some see great benefits coming out of it

The opening of the Taiwanese representative office in Vilnius has raised China's ire. Beijing compared Lithuania to a fly that…

3 years ago
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Seimas 2020 elections: it will be a competition between 3 main rating leaders

The leaders of political parties participated in a sort of lottery – drawing the numbers their parties will be listed…

4 years ago
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Janeliūnas letter to the majority: you‘re parasites!

Yes, this letter is to you, Ramūnas Karbauskis, Agnė Širinskienė, Saulius Skvernelis and all others, who still think that you…

5 years ago
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Laurinkus. Grybauskaitė‘s policies had many stops causing disputes

I recently got acquainted with young professor T. Janeliūnas’ study D. Grybauskaitė’s Doctrine: Changes in Lithuanian Foreign Policy 2009-2019. It…

5 years ago
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Bakas: I refused to use intelligence data for political attacks

The MG Baltic group has presented an amended complaint about the compensation of non-property harm, naming Seimas Committee of National…

5 years ago
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Negotiations on ruling coalition have long surpassed Kaziukas Fair

The negotiations on a ruling coalition that were launched a month ago have hit a roadblock – politicians are struggling…

5 years ago
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New (old) ruling coalition: trade without rules in the political market

The parties that are forming a ruling coalition announced on June 20 they had concluded negotiations on supposedly the most…

5 years ago
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Increasingly confusing manoeuvres regarding offices

Viktoras Pranckietis, who is being pushed out of the office of Seimas speaker, has accused Order and Justice leader Remigijus…

5 years ago
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Former Seimas’ speakers on Pranckietis conflict with Karbauskis and what this yields to Skvernelis

Former Seimas speakers Loreta Graužinienė and Arūnas Valinskas believe that the current head of parliament Viktoras Pranckietis has become a…

6 years ago
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Kirkilas speaks about the conciliatory position offered to Pranckietis in Seimas

Lithuanian Social Democratic Labour Party (LSDDP) chairman Gediminas Kirkilas stated on Žinių Radijas‘ show Pozicija that if the Seimas groups…

6 years ago
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Skvernelis glancing at Karbauskis’ throne, already arranging 2020 election strategy

Saulius Skvernelis would like not only the office of prime minister, but also the status of “Farmer” leader. But even…

6 years ago
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What should be highlighted after this sleepless night for politicians?

Something special should be said on a morning such as this. Indeed, elections, which are the most important for most,…

6 years ago
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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…

6 years ago
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Social Democrat Labour seek a president: A. Butkevičius mentioned as a potential candidate to his own surprise

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Labour Party could back the presidential bid of Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis if he chose to…

6 years ago
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Kęstutis Girnius. The changed Lithuanian political landscape

Politics does not stand in place, change is a near constant even if the changes are often insignificant. New political…

6 years ago
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G. Kirkilas hopes that the prime minister will present A. Palionis’ candidacy by New Year

Two ministries remain without a minister – education and science, as well as environment. The Lithuanian Farmer and Greens Union…

6 years ago
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The search for new ministers begins. Farmers not looking among their own

Eugenijus Jovaiša, Mindaugas Puidokas, Robertas Šarknickas and Kęstutis Mažeika are “Farmer” group members, whose names are, according to lrt.lt sources,…

6 years ago
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Seimas discussed the future of the EU

At its siting, the Seimas held a discussion on the future of the European Union (EU), including the current situation…

6 years ago
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Party clashes: what will frighten the ratings leaders?

The Social Democrats and Order and Justice are the parties, which could draw the closest to the leading Conservatives and…

6 years ago