Vytautas Mitalas Elected as the Chairman of the Freedom Party
Vytautas Mitalas has been elected as the new chairman of the Freedom Party in Lithuania, highlighting a focus on addressing economic and education issues amidst current political chaos.
Vytautas Mitalas, the Deputy Mayor of Vilnius and head of the party's Vilnius city branch, emerged as the sole candidate in the recent elections for the chairman of the Freedom Party. He expressed his concerns about the prevailing chaos in the current political landscape and emphasized the importance of defending free speech, free media, and free culture. Mitalas's vision for the party is to unite diverse groups of people and raise pertinent questions regarding economic and educational policies in Lithuania.
Mitalas underscored the party's core mission to demonstrate that a program defending the freedoms of individuals, beginning with quality education and sound economic conditions, is fundamental for the strengthening of Lithuania and a necessary response to the chaos the country has been living in for the past year and a half. He noted that discussions about the future of Lithuania's economy and education are currently lacking, which highlights the urgency of the party's agenda.
Looking ahead, Mitalas indicated that one of the party's immediate priorities will be the preparation for the upcoming local elections next year. He aims to focus on establishing candidate lists across various municipalities in Lithuania, reinforcing the necessity of being well-prepared to effectively engage in local governance and address the needs of citizens throughout the country.