Lithuania’s political landscape is shifting! The opposition Social Democratic Party (LSDP) emerged as the frontrunner in Sunday’s parliamentary runoff, securing 32 single-mandate constituencies after winning 20 seats in the first round. Preliminary results signal a potential end to the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats’ reign, which now trails with 28 seats.
Here’s the breakdown: the Dawn of Nemunas (20 seats), the Union of Democrats 'For Lithuania' (14 seats), the Liberal Movement (12 seats), and the Peasant Popular Union (8 seats) round out the new Seimas. The LSDP’s Vilija Blinkevičiūtė and DSVL leader Saulius Skvernelis have already begun coalition talks. \"We will continue the consultations,\" Blinkevičiūtė confirmed.
Voter turnout hit 41.3% in the runoff—higher than 2020’s 39.24% but lower than this year’s first-round 52.18%. While young voters globally might wonder: What’s next for Baltic policies? Stay tuned as LSDP navigates coalition-building in this tight race!
\"We will continue the consultations,\" Blinkevičiūtė confirmed.
