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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…

6 years ago
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Bakas: some of the members of Širinskienė‘s commission should be investigated themselves

Seimas National Security and Defence Committee chairman, "Farmer" group member Vytautas Bakas did not support the special commission on LRT…

6 years ago
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We’ll reject presidential veto, law drafted based on her proposal, LSDDP leader says

The Lithuanian parliament will reject the president's veto blocking plans to provide a state subsidy to the Social Democratic Labor…

6 years ago
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A headache for Karbauskis: is it worth betting on Skvernelis?

While Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has yet to announce his decision on whether he will run for president next year,…

6 years ago
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Seimas term at its midpoint: chaos only increasing

A Seimas term marked by scandals, disputes, intrigue and dubious decisions has reached its halfway point. The majority boasts of…

6 years ago
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Gap grows between Lithuania’s TS-LKD, LVŽS in popularity rating – survey

The opposition conservative Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats are going up the popularity ladder, leaving the constant rivals– the…

6 years ago
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Seimas opposition blocks bid to provide state subsidy to breakaway SocDems

The Seimas opposition blocked on Tuesday an overhaul of public funding of political parties that would have paved the way…

6 years ago
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S. Jakeliūnas’ investigation: aimed at the Social Democrats, investigates the Conservatives

Member of Seimas Stasys Jakeliūnas has taken aim at the cabinet of Andrius Kubilius – at Kubilius himself and Ingrida…

6 years ago
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Elections in Zanavykai send good news to all of Lithuania

Conservative Irena Haase entered the second round of the repeat Seimas elections in Šakiai with 35 percent of the vote…

6 years ago
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Lithuanian president slams move to lower referendum threshold as dangerous

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Thursday criticized legislative initiatives to lower the referendum threshold as "irresponsible" and "dangerous", calling on…

6 years ago
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Plans leak on how the Conservatives could defeat the “Farmers”: what is to be done in public and what in secret

The Conservatives have been offered to use Antanas Guoga as a black horse in the elections, establish links to Naglis…

6 years ago
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Homeland Union remains Lithuania’s most popular party – Delfi/Spinter poll

The Opposition Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats continues to top Lithuania's popularity rankings and the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union…

6 years ago
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Seimas committee opens way for breakaway SocDems to get state subsidy

The Lithuanian parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs approved on Wednesday a draft law paving the way for the Lithuanian Social…

6 years ago
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Heated political autumn forecast

Both the majority and opposition predict that the new political season starting with the autumn session next week will be…

6 years ago
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Mažvydas Jastramskis. Will the people re-elect the “Farmers?”

The Seimas and cabinet's term has reached its halfway point. Increasingly many analysts wonder what is in store for the…

6 years ago
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SocDems oppose new defense deal, other Lithuanian parties inclined to back it

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) is unlikely to support the government's proposed agreement on the country's defense policy for…

6 years ago
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Gitanas Nausėda: We have lost our compass

According to SEB chief economist dr. Gitanas Nausėda, who leads in the expected future president and most influential business figure…

6 years ago
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Mistrust in parties: political scientist warns – voters are irked by catchall politics

Currently Lithuanian parties are pursuing catchall politics, seeking to appeal to all voters, but voters are not left satisfied with…

6 years ago
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A plan B for the “Farmers”: G. Kirkilas names a potential joint presidential candidate

Lithuanian Social Democrat Labour (LSDDP) leader Gediminas Kirkilas states that Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius could become a joint presidential candidate…

6 years ago
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Homeland Union remains Lithuania’s most popular party – Delfi/Spinter poll

The opposition Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats continues to top Lithuania's popularity rankings and the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union…

6 years ago