A lawyer and member of the Seimas recently announced the formation of a new political entity named Piliečių Lietuva (Citizens of Lithuania) via a post on Facebook on Wednesday. The announcement detailed the group’s formation alongside like-minded individuals. The stated motivation for creating the new party stems from perceived stagnation in the country’s governance following the recent Seimas elections.
The statement criticized the political landscape, arguing that changes in party alignment—specifically noting the replacement of “right-wingers” by “left-wingers”—had resulted in minimal discernible change in Lithuania’s governance or national direction. Furthermore, the group expressed public frustration with what it characterized as internal political maneuvering, suggesting that behind-the-scenes negotiations and narrow interests had overshadowed tangible governance. To address these perceived systemic failures, the founders emphasized the necessity of implementing concrete and systematic reforms within state governance.
The newly formed party, Piliečių Lietuva, intends to focus its platform on fostering responsible civic engagement. According to the announcement, this active participation in civil life is positioned by the group as a fundamental prerequisite for achieving meaningful improvements and building a better future for Lithuania. The formation of this party signals a new attempt to influence the national political dialogue following the recent electoral cycle.
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