During a conference on Lithuania's demographic policy titled "Lithuanian Demographic Policy: Tradition and Prospects," which was held in the Seimas, parliamentary speaker Juozas Olekas highlighted an urgent call for active measures to stem the country's population decline. He mentioned the need for not just financial incentives for families and improvements in child education conditions, but also strategic integration of workers returning to Lithuania. Olekas recalled the significant drop in population since Lithuania's independence, where the population was around 3.7 million, noting the ongoing decline due to high emigration rates.

Olekas's remarks included a specific ambition to bring back over 100,000 Lithuanians who are currently living abroad. The issue of reemigration has gained traction as experts at the conference pointed out the necessity for Lithuania to invest actively in the return of its citizens who have sought better opportunities elsewhere. They voiced concerns over whether the existing policies and incentives are sufficient and consistent enough to encourage migration back to the country.

Questions remain regarding the sustainability and cohesion of the policies that are set in place to attract emigrants. While there are various measures to promote reemigration, the effectiveness of these policies is under scrutiny. The discussion highlighted the importance of not only attracting returning citizens but also ensuring that there are ample support systems in place to facilitate their reintegration into Lithuanian society and the labor market.