Substitute
Deputy
Social Democratic Party of Lithuania
Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania
LT - 01109 - Vilnius-2
Lithuania
Working language: English
Declarations of interests:
2026
, 2025
Declarations of interest regarding election observations (if applicable)
01/10/2026 | 18:45:52 Dear Madam President, Dear colleagues, I'd like to thank Mr Georgios STAMATIS for approaching demographic change through the lives and choices of people. Across Europe, young adults face expensive housing, uncertain work and difficulties in combining employment with family life. These barriers deserve our attention. A family-friendly Europe begins with practical conditions: affordable childcare, parental leave that mothers and fathers can use, access to housing and dependable services beyond... 30/09/2026 | 11:17:29 Mister President, Dear colleagues, I would like to thank Ms Valentina GRIPPO for her report, which highlights a threat to democracy. When the media can be controlled, intimidated or deprived of the means to survive, citizens are deprived of the information they need to hold those in power to account. Lithuania supports the recommendations aimed at ensuring transparency in media ownership, guaranteeing the independence of regulatory authorities and protecting public service media from... 29/09/2026 | 18:23:43 Thank you, Madam President. Dear colleagues, I would like to thank Lord Leslie GRIFFITHS for reminding us that diasporas are active members of our societies. They connect communities, help newcomers find their place and can bring valuable experience to democratic life. Young people in diaspora communities are particularly well placed to build those connections. Lithuania knows the value of maintaining ties with people who live beyond their country of origin. We also recognise that meaningful... 21/04/2026 | 18:12:26 Thank you, Madam President. This significant report provides a balanced and timely response to one of the key challenges facing our societies today. Freedom of religion or belief, including the right not to believe, is a cornerstone of democratic society. It is inseparable from equality, human dignity and non-discrimination. As clearly stated in the report, this freedom is protected under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights and remains essential for ensuring pluralism and... 21/04/2026 | 11:42:41 Mister President, Dear colleagues, I am speaking today on the resolution on violence and hate speech against politicians. We fully support this draft resolution. The text responds to a worrying reality that affects all our democracies. The report clearly underlines that violence and hate speech against politicians constitute an existential threat to democracy. These are not just attacks on individuals, but direct attacks on the functioning of our institutions and on democratic participation...
09/04/2025 | Doc. 16159 | Motion for a resolution The urgent need to ensure the survival of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
30/09/2026 | Doc. 16468, vote on the draft text for recommendation Growing threats to media pluralism and the independence of the media 30/09/2026 | Doc. 16468, vote on the draft text for resolution Growing threats to media pluralism and the independence of the media 29/09/2026 | Doc. 16464, vote on the draft text for recommendation The need for systemic support to Ukrainian soldiers who became disabled as a result of hostilities 29/09/2026 | Doc. 16464, vote on the draft text for resolution The need for systemic support to Ukrainian soldiers who became disabled as a result of hostilities 29/09/2026 | Doc. 16473, vote on the draft text for recommendation Towards coherent policies on veterans in Europe