Info slide for 2: The Social Democratic Party of Lithuania is a center-left political party advocating for social justice, equality, and democratic values. Nemūno Aušra is a newer political force in Lithuania, often associated with more controversial or populist rhetoric. It is also headed by Remigijus Žemaitaitis, a contraversial figure. After the resignation of the former PM, the LSDP decided to once again enter a coalition with Nemuno Aušra, because otherwise they would either have to lead a minority goverment, or enter coalition with more ideologicaly different partners.
Info slide for 3: Anti-systemic views are political beliefs that reject the legitimacy or basic functioning of the current political system, rather than simply criticizing individual policies or leaders. Instead of trying to reform the system, they argue it is fundamentally flawed, corrupt, or controlled by elites and should be radically changed or replaced. For example, this can include claims that elections are inherently rigged and meaningless, calls to bypass or dismantle institutions like parliament or courts, or rejecting the authority of a country’s constitution altogether.