Social Democratic Party

Lies, disrespect and mockery: experts assess Blinkevičiūtė’s “gift” to voters without scruplesLies, disrespect and mockery: experts assess Blinkevičiūtė’s “gift” to voters without scruples
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Lies, disrespect and mockery: experts assess Blinkevičiūtė’s “gift” to voters without scruples

From mocking messages flooding social networks to harsh criticism from political experts, the decision of the Social Democrats' flag-bearer in…

5 months ago
Experts assessing the latest rankings in Lithuanian politicsExperts assessing the latest rankings in Lithuanian politics
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Experts assessing the latest rankings in Lithuanian politics

After the latest assessments of political parties and politicians, which brought a record for the Social Democrats and a low…

1 year ago
Experts on what action Šimonytė should take: how could it affect the Conservatives?Experts on what action Šimonytė should take: how could it affect the Conservatives?
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Experts on what action Šimonytė should take: how could it affect the Conservatives?

Last week, two striking episodes rocked the national political landscape - the ongoing issue of the transit of Belaruskalij fertilisers…

3 years ago
One mistake and ratings and trust will plummet: political analysts warn two partiesOne mistake and ratings and trust will plummet: political analysts warn two parties
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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
Sociologist on the newest party ratings: I don’t even recall such resultsSociologist on the newest party ratings: I don’t even recall such results
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Sociologist on the newest party ratings: I don’t even recall such results

June has completely shuffled around the usual picture on the Lithuanian party popularity table – after a long pause, the…

4 years ago
Blinkevičiūtė star relit: what awaits the Social Democrats and should the Conservatives be concerned?Blinkevičiūtė star relit: what awaits the Social Democrats and should the Conservatives be concerned?
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Blinkevičiūtė star relit: what awaits the Social Democrats and should the Conservatives be concerned?

With the pandemic simmering out in Lithuania, voters have rated both the ruling politicians and those in the opposition, Lrytas.lt…

4 years ago
Urbonaitė : I don‘t see anyone willing to burn their political careersUrbonaitė : I don‘t see anyone willing to burn their political careers
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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
The opposition carriage might not hold up – internal bickering has dug a deep crisis pitThe opposition carriage might not hold up – internal bickering has dug a deep crisis pit
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The opposition carriage might not hold up – internal bickering has dug a deep crisis pit

Mutual bickering might be an even more important and time-consuming activity than opposing the ruling block. After going down this…

4 years ago
Astravyets on an electoral platter: why are the Conservatives so aggressive and the “Farmers” so silent?Astravyets on an electoral platter: why are the Conservatives so aggressive and the “Farmers” so silent?
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Astravyets on an electoral platter: why are the Conservatives so aggressive and the “Farmers” so silent?

The approaching Seimas elections and launch date of the Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant have linked these seemingly unrelated events. The opposition Conservatives…

5 years ago
Paluckas admits having received requests from “Farmers”Paluckas admits having received requests from “Farmers”
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Paluckas admits having received requests from “Farmers”

Social Democrat Party leader Gintautas Paluckas admitted to the tv3.lt news portal that he received a number of requests from…

5 years ago
Uspaskich’s return – already clear, who would lose the mostUspaskich’s return – already clear, who would lose the most
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Uspaskich’s return – already clear, who would lose the most

The Labour Party is rising like a phoenix from the ashes. At least this opinion can be formed when looking…

5 years ago
Nausėda‘s conversations with party leaders – the president, seeks alliesNausėda‘s conversations with party leaders – the president, seeks allies
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Nausėda‘s conversations with party leaders – the president, seeks allies

There’s still a good eight months to the Seimas elections; however, preparations are ongoing for them not only among the…

5 years ago
A year of party decline: numbers reveal an uncomfortable truthA year of party decline: numbers reveal an uncomfortable truth
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A year of party decline: numbers reveal an uncomfortable truth

The Gintautas Paluckas’ Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) remains Lithuania’s largest political party with a membership of 16,545 members. However,…

5 years ago
Paluckas cautioned by party on behind the scenes talks with SkvernelisPaluckas cautioned by party on behind the scenes talks with Skvernelis
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Paluckas cautioned by party on behind the scenes talks with Skvernelis

The Social Democrat party has warned its leader Gintautas Paluckas – attempts to lure over Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, who…

5 years ago
Will there be new “saviours”? What should be expected from the 2020 Seimas electionsWill there be new “saviours”? What should be expected from the 2020 Seimas elections
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Will there be new “saviours”? What should be expected from the 2020 Seimas elections

“Lithuanian elect “saviours” primarily due to disappointment,” political scientist Kęstutis Girnius commented on Lithuanians‘ electoral preferences in the lead up…

5 years ago
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Presidential elections: contemporary society is neither farmers, nor proletariat

I did not wish to criticise Vytenis Andriukaitis during the presidential elections. I respect his decision to aid his party…

6 years ago
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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…

6 years ago
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In the last 2 years, number of MPs declaring their meetings with interest groups or lobbyists doubles

In the last 2 years, the number of Lithuanian MPs who declare with which interest groups or lobbyists they meet…

6 years ago
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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? [...]

6 years ago
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After the elections: party triarchy without power

The only true and unquestionable winner of these elections is committees. Their victory in these elections is undisputable, Dominykas Vanhara…

6 years ago