In Lithuania, a court has ruled against the political committee 'United Kaunas', which challenged the legal framework that allows state funding solely for political parties, arguing that this violates the constitutional principle of equality. The committee requested that the court refer the matter to the Constitutional Court, believing that the current rules create an unfair distinction between the legal statuses of political parties and political committees. Currently, political committees can only compete in European parliamentary and municipal elections, while being excluded from parliamentary and presidential elections, justifying the legislature's decision to establish different funding regulations.

The court emphasized that there are fundamental legal differences between political parties and political committees in their participation in the political process. Parties enjoy broader rights that allow them to engage in more significant electoral processes, thereby justifying the restriction on funding for committees. This differentiation aligns with the interpretations developed by the Constitutional Court of Lithuania, confirming that the provisions in the Law on Political Organizations do not violate the constitutional equality principle.

This ruling could have implications for other political committees in Lithuania, as it reinforces the current legal structure that governs political financing. By upholding the law, the court effectively supports the legislature's discretion in how state funds are allocated to different political entities, which may influence how such committees strategize for upcoming elections and operate within the political landscape.