In a recent social media post, Vytautas Bakas, a founding member of the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania', publicly declared his resignation from the party and its membership. The politician expressed his belief that the party has failed to uphold the moral political principles that were foundational during its establishment. He highlighted that the commitment to ethical governance, transparency, public interest, and democracy that was agreed upon four years ago now seems to be merely a declarative goal rather than a guiding principle for decision-making within the party.

Bakas reminisced about his initial role in the party, where he was elected as the deputy chairperson and contributed to crafting its inaugural program. He emphasized that the values of moral politics and integrity were central to the party's formation and served as unifying ideals for its community. However, he noted a divergence of views with the party leadership, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 parliamentary elections, leading him to take this decisive step away from the party.

This resignation reveals deeper ideological rifts within the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania', as Bakas’ concerns reflect a broader discontent regarding the perceived shift away from foundational principles by party leaders. His departure could signal challenges for the party's unity and strategies as they prepare for upcoming elections, raising questions about how they will navigate leadership and policy direction in light of such internal dissent.