On Wednesday, A. Veryga commented on the ongoing investigation into the funding of the media outlet 'Nemuno aušra' during an interview with 'Žinių radijas'. He noted that if it turns out that the allegations are true, it would not come as a surprise to him, as similar discussions have surfaced in the past. Veryga was addressing concerns regarding the influence of financial contributions to political parties and the potential biases this could create within journalism.

Veryga emphasized that Lithuania has implemented various safeguards against external influences in journalism and politics, but acknowledged that historically, there have been practices allowing businesses to support political parties financially. He pointed out that political parties often rely on private funding to support their election campaigns, and while there are options like membership fees and tax revenue, these amounts are typically quite small. This underscores the challenges political parties face in obtaining necessary funds without compromising integrity.

As a consequence of these revelations and ongoing discussions, Veryga advocates for a reevaluation of the financial regulations governing political party funding in Lithuania. He believes that adjusting these rules could provide political forces with better opportunities to secure the funding they require while minimizing the risk of undue influence from outside parties. This conversation is relevant as it touches on the broader issues of transparency and integrity in both politics and the media.