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E. Gentvilas on Skvernelis’ move: with one more minister removed, he would run for president as a victimE. Gentvilas on Skvernelis’ move: with one more minister removed, he would run for president as a victim
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E. Gentvilas on Skvernelis’ move: with one more minister removed, he would run for president as a victim

Liberal Movement leader Eugenijus Gentvilas tells lrt.lt that Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, who has announced the firing of three ministers,…

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M. Jastramskis reveals, why the “Farmers” won the elections: who is in centre mattersM. Jastramskis reveals, why the “Farmers” won the elections: who is in centre matters
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M. Jastramskis reveals, why the “Farmers” won the elections: who is in centre matters

Vilnius University Institute of International Relations and Political Science (VU TSPMI) political scientist Mažvydas Jastramskis has analysed trends in Seimas…

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“Farmers” bring out their secret weapon in the Vilnius mayor elections“Farmers” bring out their secret weapon in the Vilnius mayor elections
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“Farmers” bring out their secret weapon in the Vilnius mayor elections

Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) deputy chairman, Minister of Economy Virginijus Sinkevičius confirmed to lrt.lt that part of the…

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Party clashes: what will frighten the ratings leaders?Party clashes: what will frighten the ratings leaders?
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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…

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Skvernelis receives report from intelligence on whether Karbauskis poses a threat to national securitySkvernelis receives report from intelligence on whether Karbauskis poses a threat to national security
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Skvernelis receives report from intelligence on whether Karbauskis poses a threat to national security

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis stood before the Seimas on Thursday. The head of cabinet answered questions posed by MPs in…

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Širinskienė speaks of red lines: politics is the art of dialogue, but I would not forgive Karbauskis for such thingsŠirinskienė speaks of red lines: politics is the art of dialogue, but I would not forgive Karbauskis for such things
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Širinskienė speaks of red lines: politics is the art of dialogue, but I would not forgive Karbauskis for such things

"Farmer" Agnė Širinskienė says she dislikes speaking about red lines, however she also notes she has limits, which if exceeded,…

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Lithuania’s LSDP party backs EU Commissioner in presidential electionLithuania’s LSDP party backs EU Commissioner in presidential election
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Lithuania’s LSDP party backs EU Commissioner in presidential election

Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, is leading the race for the nomination by Lithuania's Social Democratic…

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Political scientist Girnius: I think Skvernelis will not run for presidentPolitical scientist Girnius: I think Skvernelis will not run for president
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Political scientist Girnius: I think Skvernelis will not run for president

Talking about the past two years of this Seimas term, political scientist Kęstutis Girnius quipped that all we are missing…

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Gap between party ratings leaders widensGap between party ratings leaders widens
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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…

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Lithuania’s ruling bloc fails to overturn presidential veto of bill on LSDDP funding (Updated)

Lithuania's ruling block on Thursday failed to muster enough votes to override President Dalia Grybauskaitė's veto of amendments aimed at…

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Attacks happened before as well: times when the LRT was headed by two directors and the budget was drastically cut

The ruling Farmer Greens, who are aiming to change the LRT's management and council member appointment procedures, are by far…

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A. Jokubaitis warns regarding the LRT: a short circuit awaitsA. Jokubaitis warns regarding the LRT: a short circuit awaits
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A. Jokubaitis warns regarding the LRT: a short circuit awaits

Politicians often act like lordlings, they care not that the kingdom is actually a democracy. This is the view of…

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MPs calls for ban on fur farming

A group of Lithuanian lawmakers are proposing introducing a ban on growing animals for fur, introducing a transition period for…

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President vetoes amendments allowing LSDDP to get state subsidy (Updated)President vetoes amendments allowing LSDDP to get state subsidy (Updated)
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President vetoes amendments allowing LSDDP to get state subsidy (Updated)

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė has vetoed amendments to the law on party funding and budget corrections giving the government the…

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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…

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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…

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Seimas backs changes to party funding rules, LSDDP to get state subsidy

The Seimas of Lithuania on Thursday adopted amendments to the law on party funding, thus paving the way for the…

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Opposition MPs demand further explanation from PM on deleted meeting recording

Three opposition political groups in the Lithuanian parliament have invited Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and Government Chancellor Algirdas Stončaitis to…

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Changes in the presidential candidate ratings – one of the top three drops down

The first clearer changes in the list of potential presidents have occurred with potential candidates starting to declare their intentions.…

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European socdems discussed future of left-wing ideas in Vilnius

Vilnius hosted an international forum of European social democrats over the weekend when Baltic and EU social democrats discussed the…

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