Lithuania's new government may be headed by a supporter of Ukraine

The leader of Lithuania's main opposition party, the Social Democrats, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, expects to become the next prime minister of the NATO member state after her party won a majority of votes in the October 13 parliamentary elections.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Reuters.

According to the final results, the Social Democrats won 19% of the vote, ahead of Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonite's center-right Union of the Fatherland party with 18% and the anti-government Niemen's Dawn party with 15%.

If elected, Blinkevičiūtė's Social Democrats are expected to maintain a tough stance on Russia, including increased defense spending, and to seek to improve worn-out public services and raise taxes on the wealthy.

Asked by journalists whether she expects to lead the next government, Blinkevičiūtė replied: “I have no doubt about it.”

Blinkevičiūtė said she is already in talks to form a coalition with two other left-wing parties.

Author - Olena Madiak, 14/10/2024