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SocDems oppose new defense deal, other Lithuanian parties inclined to back itSocDems oppose new defense deal, other Lithuanian parties inclined to back it
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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…

7 years ago
A riddle for our time: who are the grey cardinals? Part TwoA riddle for our time: who are the grey cardinals? Part Two
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A riddle for our time: who are the grey cardinals? Part Two

They won the auction… But did theyMr. Skvernelis also mentioned that by protecting these Lietuvos Energija projects, other rivals could…

7 years ago
Urbonaitė: group coalitions devalue the role of partiesUrbonaitė: group coalitions devalue the role of parties
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Urbonaitė: group coalitions devalue the role of parties

Ramūnas Karbauskis' words that his Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union will never be in a coalition with parties that have…

7 years ago
Order and Justice party may sign cooperation deal with ruling bloc in late AugustOrder and Justice party may sign cooperation deal with ruling bloc in late August
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Order and Justice party may sign cooperation deal with ruling bloc in late August

The Order and Justice political group in the Seimas plans to sign in late August a cooperation agreement with lawmakers…

7 years ago
Rebellion brewing in Order and Justice: Paksas called in as a saviourRebellion brewing in Order and Justice: Paksas called in as a saviour
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Rebellion brewing in Order and Justice: Paksas called in as a saviour

The internal struggles of the Order and Justice Party (TTP) have surfaced into public view. The supporters of incumbent chairman…

7 years ago
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Seimas starts discussions on closing shops on holidays, Sundays

The Seimas of Lithuania has started discussions on a proposal to close shops on holidays and the last Sunday of…

7 years ago
Saving private Skardžius – is the commission ruling aimed at safeguarding the coalition?Saving private Skardžius – is the commission ruling aimed at safeguarding the coalition?
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Saving private Skardžius – is the commission ruling aimed at safeguarding the coalition?

It is very important to the Lithuanian Farmer and Greens Union to maintain the coalition and were the "Farmers" to…

7 years ago
The calm before the storm: a revolt brewing in the “Farmer” ranksThe calm before the storm: a revolt brewing in the “Farmer” ranks
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The calm before the storm: a revolt brewing in the “Farmer” ranks

The threat of breaking up is looming over the Lithuanian Farmer and Greens Union (LVŽS) Seimas group: some ten members…

7 years ago
Ratings trap: the bells may not be tolling for the “Farmers”Ratings trap: the bells may not be tolling for the “Farmers”
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Ratings trap: the bells may not be tolling for the “Farmers”

Despite the Lithuanian Farmer and Greens Union (LVŽS) ratings released last Saturday being the lowest since the elections, political scientists…

7 years ago
Opposition targeting PM, agiculture ministerOpposition targeting PM, agiculture minister
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Opposition targeting PM, agiculture minister

As the prime minister is delaying a decision on suitability of Agriculture Minister Bronius Markauskas to continue in the post,…

7 years ago
Lithuania’s Order and Justice Party plans no presidential candidate, Paksas again eyes EPLithuania’s Order and Justice Party plans no presidential candidate, Paksas again eyes EP
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Lithuania’s Order and Justice Party plans no presidential candidate, Paksas again eyes EP

Lithuania's opposition Order and Justice party plans to nominate no candidate for the 2019 presidential election, and the party's former…

7 years ago
Seimas’ secret: what is the Kubilius commission actually for?Seimas’ secret: what is the Kubilius commission actually for?
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Seimas’ secret: what is the Kubilius commission actually for?

Tensions remain high in the Seimas this week, with the opposition settling its accounts and dependencies with the majority. This…

7 years ago
V. Nekrošius: there is no chance of snap Seimas electionsV. Nekrošius: there is no chance of snap Seimas elections
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V. Nekrošius: there is no chance of snap Seimas elections

"Not one bit. 85 votes are needed and that's impossible. There's no chance," professor Vytautas Nekrošius thus described the possibility…

7 years ago
Conservatives question confidence in Širinskienė – accusations of document forgeryConservatives question confidence in Širinskienė – accusations of document forgery
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Conservatives question confidence in Širinskienė – accusations of document forgery

On Wednesday it surfaced that during agenda discussions at the Seimas Healthcare Commission, the committee chairwoman Agnė Širinskienė presented forged…

8 years ago
The main target in war against alcohol was hiddenThe main target in war against alcohol was hidden
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The main target in war against alcohol was hidden

The Parliament revolution against the sales of alcohol was blessed with a bang, as the institution was left both blind…

8 years ago
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What is the real reason behind Skvernelis’ and Karbauskis’ squabbles?

Even though not even six months have passes since the Parliament elections, the unity which was then demonstrated by Lithuanian…

8 years ago
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“Farmers” reconsider coalition – Seimas group holds a vote

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis was outraged with the Farmer and Greens Union’s lack of discipline and expressed his dissatisfaction during…

8 years ago
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What awaits for Order and Justice Party and Labour Party?

In order to not vanish from Lithuanian political life the Labour Party and the Order and Justice Party have to…

8 years ago
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Why there is no transport strategy in Lithuania?

The transport sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP is over 13%, but Lithuania has no clear transport strategy which could…

8 years ago
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New and future parties leaders: Who will rise from the ashes and whose end is nearing?

The Seimas elections knocked out all three political powers previously in the majority – the Labour Party, Order and Justice…

8 years ago