The speaker of the Lithuanian parliament, Jozs Oleks, announced he would not sign a letter supporting Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This decision aligns with a collective regional stance shared by the speakers of the Estonian, Norwegian, and Swedish parliaments. Oleks emphasized that their unified approach was a key factor behind his decision to refrain from signing the letter, reflecting a broader regional consensus against endorsing Trump's candidacy at this time.

On January 22, Oleks received an invitation to sign the letter that had initially been signed by Daiga Mieriņa, the Speaker of the Saeima in Latvia. Mieriņa had reportedly joined an initiative led by the leaders of the Israeli and American parliaments to nominate Trump for the peace prize, citing his potential contributions to achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. In contrast, the stance from the Lithuanian parliament focuses on maintaining a regional perspective rather than individual endorsements.

The discussion surrounding Trump's nomination has highlighted differing views among Baltic nations and their leaders regarding the former U.S. president's role in international peace efforts. While there are voices that consider him a credible candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, the prevailing sentiment among some Baltic parliament leaders suggests caution in aligning with such a nomination, indicating a divided opinion on the matter that could have implications for future Baltic cooperation and political relations with the US and other international partners.