Former political exile and chairman of the Šilalė political prisoners and exiles union Antanas Rašinskas has died
Antanas Rašinskas, the chairman of the Šilalė political prisoners and exiles union, has passed away, prompting condolences from Lithuania's Parliamentary Speaker Juozas Olekas.
"Where is J. Oleko's mind?": expert calls social democrats' stance "political impotence"
Political scientist Vytautas Dumbliauskas critiques the Social Democrats’ decision-making following a visit to Hungary sanctioned by Juozas Olekas' crucial vote.
Seimas appointed Artūras Drigotas as a judge of the Constitutional Court
The Lithuanian Seimas has appointed Artūras Drigotas as a judge of the Constitutional Court following a unanimous vote.
Juozas Olekas: allowing 16-year-olds to vote in local elections would stimulate interest in politics
Juozas Olekas advocates for granting 16-year-olds the right to vote in local elections in Lithuania, suggesting it would encourage political engagement among youth.
J. Olekas evaluated the candidate for the head of the Bank of Lithuania: "I had the opportunity to meet with him, to talk"
J. Olekas expressed confidence in the candidacy of G. Šimkus for the head of the Bank of Lithuania after meeting and discussing with him.
L. Savickas is not sure if J. Olekas has the necessary coalition support: a secret ballot would have shown this
L. Savickas questions the coalition support for J. Olekas, suggesting that a secret ballot would confirm the extent of this backing.
Juozas Olekas to exiles: Your lives testify to how precious freedom is
Juozas Olekas spoke at a convention for Lithuanian political prisoners and exiles, emphasizing the importance of remembering the sacrifices made for freedom.
Parliamentarians Turn to J. Olekas Regarding the Dismissal of D. Beinoravičius: Collecting the Required Signatures
Lithuanian parliament members are urging for the dismissal of VTEK member Darius Beinoravičius due to ethical violations, citing the need for high ethical standards within the institution.
Juozas Olekas Will Discuss Current Issues in Foreign Policy with Kęstutis Budrys
Juozas Olekas and Kęstutis Budrys are set to meet to discuss current foreign policy issues, particularly in the context of sanctions and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
ELTA briefly: Opposition initiative to dismiss J. Olekas failed, conservative A. Jakavonytė returned to the Parliament
The opposition's initiative to dismiss Speaker Juozas Olekas failed due to the absence of governing coalition representatives during the vote, while Angelė Jakavonytė took her oath in parliament as she returned to replace Kazys Starkevičius.
After the failed confidence procedure for Juozas Olekas, he says the Seimas wasted half a day on it
Juozas Olekas criticized the Lithuanian Seimas for wasting half a day on a failed confidence vote due to the absence of ruling coalition members.
The Ruling Party Will Not Participate in the Secret Vote of No Confidence in J. Olekas: There's No Need to Reward Foolish Initiatives
The ruling party in Lithuania has decided not to participate in a no-confidence vote against member J. Olekas, deeming the initiative unworthy of their time and attention.
Juozas Olekas calls the no-confidence initiative a demonstration by the opposition to show themselves
Juozas Olekas argues that the opposition's initiative for a no-confidence vote lacks sufficient legal grounds and is politically motivated.
Ruling Party Will Not Participate in the Vote of No Confidence Against Parliamentary Speaker Juozas Olekas
The ruling parties in Lithuania have confirmed they will not participate in the vote of no confidence against parliamentary speaker Juozas Olekas, which could impact future governance efforts.
The guide of 'Aušriečių' says he trusts the Speaker of the Seimas: I see no misconduct in fulfilling duties
A prominent member of the ruling coalition in Lithuania expresses trust in the Speaker of the Seimas, stating that there is no evidence of misconduct despite allegations against him.
The Opposition has Initiated a Vote of No Confidence Against Oleks: 'He has Become a Symbol of Discrediting the Constitution'
The Lithuanian opposition has initiated a vote of no confidence against J. Olekas, accusing him of constitutional discredit and mismanagement.
R. Žemaitaitis says he trusts J. Olekas
Lithuanian MP R. Žemaitaitis expresses confidence in J. Olekas despite an opposition initiative for a vote of no confidence against him.
Mindaugas Lingė: The Speaker of the Seimas has become a symbol of the discrediting of the Constitution
MP Mindaugas Lingė claims that Speaker of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas, has become a symbol of undermining the Constitution due to his nomination of candidates for the Constitutional Court.
An attempt to overthrow J. Olekas in the Seimas
The opposition in the Lithuanian Seimas is initiating a vote of no confidence against J. Olekas due to concerns over his handling of candidate nominations and lack of responsibility.
J. Olekas says he sees no basis for the opposition's initiated distrust in him
J. Olekas expressed that he believes there is no reason for the opposition's distrust initiative against him, viewing it as a political tactic to draw attention.
Juozas Olekas says he sees no basis for the vote of no confidence procedure, claims he will answer questions
Juozas Olekas defends himself against a vote of no confidence procedure initiated by the opposition, asserting that it lacks foundation.
Parliamentarians will vote on the no-confidence motion against the Chairman of the Seimas Juozas Olekas
The Lithuanian parliament is set to vote on a no-confidence motion against Juozas Olekas, the Chairman of the Seimas, due to allegations of failing to demonstrate leadership and engage in dialogue with various factions.
Juozas Olekas: we must protect and strengthen what was declared on March 11
Juozas Olekas emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and reinforcing the values declared on March 11, highlighting national security and demographic sustainability during a parliamentary ceremony.
The Speaker of the Seimas congratulates on March 11: 'Lithuania's strength is its people'
The Speaker of the Seimas, J. Olekas, offers heartfelt congratulations to the people of Lithuania on the anniversary of the country's independence restoration, emphasizing the strength found in unity and civic courage.
Juozas Olekas congratulates the people of Lithuania on the occasion of March 11
Juozas Olekas emphasizes the strength of national unity and civic courage on the anniversary of Lithuania's independence restoration.
The spring session of the Seimas has begun: the future work program is becoming clear
The Lithuanian Seimas has initiated its spring session, highlighting a work program that includes over 500 legislative proposals to be discussed in the coming weeks.
The Seimas begins a new season: a message from J. Olekas to the public and a request to parliamentarians
The Lithuanian Seimas (Parliament) has commenced its 2026 spring session, emphasizing the need for evaluation and prioritization of state goals amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges.
L. Kasčiūnas: on Thursday, the Seimas will initiate the procedure of non-confidence in J. Olekas
On Thursday, the Lithuanian Seimas will begin a non-confidence procedure against Chairman J. Olekas, prompted by opposition lawmakers collecting the necessary signatures.
Juozas Olekas on the procedure of distrust against him: the sacred duty of the opposition
Juozas Olekas discusses the procedure of distrust initiated against him, calling it a sacred duty of the opposition to question governmental authority.
J. Olekas supports the new Assisted Reproductive Technology project: we must give women the opportunity
J. Olekas advocates for improvements in Lithuania's assisted reproductive technology law to address demographic challenges and support women facing health problems.
Juozas Olekas hopes that the opposition will not engage in procedural disruptions when adopting the LRT amendments
Juozas Olekas expresses optimism that the opposition will cooperate in the legislative process regarding the amendments to the LRT governance model without resorting to procedural disruptions.
Juozas Olekas: Proposed In Vitro Fertilization Regulation Defends Women's Rights, Will Help Demographics
Juozas Olekas discusses a proposed regulation on in vitro fertilization that aims to enhance women's rights and improve Lithuania's demographic situation.
J. Olekas on I. Ruginienė’s Return on a ‘Spartan’: It’s Better to Remove Imagined Tensions and Not Create an Illusion
J. Olekas commented on the controversy surrounding I. Ruginienė's return to Lithuania on a government plane, suggesting it's better to avoid creating unnecessary tension.
The Speaker of the Seimas says that politicians could reconsider the institution of parliamentary legal immunity
The Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas, J. Olekas, has suggested that a discussion on the legal immunity of parliament members may take place in light of ongoing legal matters involving colleagues.
Juozas Olekas: Journalistic Investigations Reveal Deficiencies in Law Enforcement's Work
Juozas Olekas, the Speaker of the Seimas, expresses concern over the effectiveness of certain institutions amidst revelations from journalistic investigations highlighting deficiencies in law enforcement's work.
Juozas Olekas: the working group's amendments concerning LRT are similar to the Venice Commission's conclusions
Parliament leader Juozas Olekas stated that the current proposal regarding LRT closely aligns with the Venice Commission's recommendations, especially concerning the funding of the national broadcaster.
J. Olekas on the proposed amendments to the LRT law: The recommendations of the Venice Commission are close to it
J. Olekas indicated that a proposal regarding amendments to the LRT law was reached, aligning closely with the Venice Commission's recommendations.
J. Oleko's reaction after K. Starkevičius's decision to resign from the mandate
J. Olekas commented on K. Starkevičius's resignation from the parliamentary mandate, emphasizing the importance of respecting individual decisions.
Juozas Olekas says he respects Kazio Starkevičius' decision to resign from the parliamentary mandate
Juozas Olekas expressed support for Kazio Starkevičius' decision to step down from his parliamentary role, emphasizing the importance of individual choices in such circumstances.
Juozas Olekas: Agencies should provide an assessment of the funding for the 'Austerians'
Juozas Olekas stated that the relevant agencies should provide an assessment regarding the funding for the 'Austerians' after their investigations are complete.
J. Olekas does not evaluate the journalistic investigation into the financing of 'aušriečiai': agencies must provide the answers
J. Olekas expressed gratitude to journalists for their investigative work but stated that responses must come from relevant agencies regarding the financing of a political party.
Regarding representation at the Venice Commission plenary session, opposition factions of the Seimas have contacted J. Olekas
Opposition factions in the Lithuanian Seimas have raised concerns about inadequate representation at an upcoming Venice Commission session regarding amendments to the Lithuanian National Radio and Television Law.
This year, 650 thousand euros are allocated for parliamentary trips, with more than a fifth already spent
Lithuania's parliament has already spent over 145,000 euros on trips this year, prompting officials to call for more cautious evaluation of future travel invitations.
"There will be more protection": J. Olekas spoke about the amendments to the LRT law
Seimas Chairman Juozas Olekas discussed proposed amendments to the LRT law aimed at enhancing protections for journalists in Lithuania.
ELTA Briefly: Amendments to the LRT Law Will Be Presented As Soon As Possible, Fighting Fraud with LB Proposing to Tighten Payment Operations
Lithuania's parliament aims to expedite the presentation of amendments to the LRT law while the central bank proposes tighter regulations on payment operations to combat financial fraud.
Ethics watchdog: J. Olekas did not violate the Seimas statute by not allowing two parliamentarians to speak during the meeting
The ethics committee concluded that J. Olekas did not violate parliamentary rules by cutting off microphones of two parliamentarians who spoke off-topic during a session.
J. Olekas: I hope that today we will register the amendments to the LRT law project
The Speaker of the Seimas expressed hope that a project for amendments to the LRT law will be officially submitted for consideration this Wednesday.
Parliament leader skeptical about banning social networks for children: we need to talk about their engagement
The leader of Lithuania's Parliament expresses skepticism about banning social networks for children, emphasizing the need for discussions on engaging them positively instead.
Juozas Olekas on coalition composition decisions: no need for sudden movements
Juozas Olekas emphasized the necessity of continuing existing commitments and avoiding hasty decisions regarding coalition composition changes amidst criticism and ongoing investigations involving partners.
J. Olekas on the Proposal to Prohibit Children from Using Social Networks: Bans Do Not Always Work
Lithuanian parliament leader J. Olekas argues that bans on social media for children may not be effective and emphasizes the importance of parental involvement.