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One mistake and ratings and trust will plummet: political analysts warn two parties

The latest party and their leader ratings show slight changes in the tables. The Social Democrats remain the most popular,…

3 years ago
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Political scientist sees a serious rival to Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė: dangerous because he is too popular

The latest party rankings show results that have caught the attention of experts. As tensions in the ruling camp continue,…

3 years ago
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The Freedom Party speaks up about the coalition’s future. Political scientists’ verdict – is a black scenario possible?

November 11 was exceptional in the Seimas main hall – the ruling coalition passed an important test by challenging President…

3 years ago
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On the “Farmers’” manoeuvres – it’s not Karbauskis’ whims, but part of a larger strategy

Political scientists note that the Lithuanian Farmer and Greens Union (LVŽS) plans to increasingly distance themselves from the ruling bloc’s…

4 years ago
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Urbonaitė : I don‘t see anyone willing to burn their political careers

Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė’s statement that upon feeling that the Conservatives Seimas group no longer backs her, she would question…

4 years ago
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Forecast for 2020 Seimas elections: too early to open champagne for some

With less than a year and a half to the 2020 Seimas elections, the parties were given an excellent opportunity…

5 years ago
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Survey: Lithuanian people grade Seimas and cabinet

Social issues and tax policy are the two areas portrayed as priorities by the majority, with the most attention dedicated…

6 years ago
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Secret to Skvernelis’ ratings: an enemy found and new weapons sharpened

October was certainly heated for the Lithuanian cabinet, it and Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis had to explain themselves for decisions…

6 years ago
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Skvernelis’ fight with prices may burn his ratings

Prices, those of food, heating and utilities are the primary issue of concern for the Lithuanian people. Prime Minister Saulius…

6 years ago
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Liberal Movement – dispersal mood? Even R. Šimašius holds doubts

The members of the Liberal Movement, which is suspect in a political corruption trial, are at a crossroads: to participate…

6 years ago
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R. Urbonaitė. Seimas song request line

Before the current political season, announcements about new episodes of the Seimas sitcom were created one after another. Everyone promised…

6 years ago
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The price of independence: could V. Ušackas‘ turn away from his party become an electoral fiasco?

With former diplomat Vygaudas Ušackas announcing his participation in the presidential elections, political scientists lrt.lt has spoken to all agree…

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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TS-LKD decision to organise primaries – public relations stunt or greater transparency?

The Conservatives' decision to organise open primaries could be viewed by people as being a public relations stunt, which seeks…

6 years ago
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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…

6 years ago
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R. Karbauskis’ pursuits risk a political crisis

The Lithuanian Farmer and Greens Union (LVŽS) Seimas group prefect Ramūnas Karbauskis together with a group of supporters intends to…

6 years ago
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R. Urbonaitė. Bells toll ever louder for the Liberal Movement

Already after the Liberal Movement (LS) chairman elections it was only left to wonder, what could be expected next. The…

7 years ago
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A difficult period looms on the horizon for the Liberal Movement

On the eve of the political corruption court proceedings, the Liberal Movement's leaders are deliberating on how the party should…

7 years ago
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Bielinis: the Markauskas scandal could ruin our very fragile democracy

The scandal involving Minister of Agriculture Bronius Markauskas, where land was cultivated without the permission of its owners is not…

7 years ago
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Scandal heroes appearing from all corners: who will Karbauskis bet on?

The newly formed Social Democrat Labour Party has assured itself the backing of the ruling "Farmers," however it cannot fend…

7 years ago