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Just 40 percent turned out in Sunday’s elections (Photo: EUobserver)

Lithuanian elections positive surprise for Prime Minister Brazauskas

A coalition of the traditional parties might form the new Lithuanian government and keep Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas in office after Sunday’s elections in the small Baltic state.

The newly founded Lithuanian Labour Party, led by Russian-born businessman Viktor Uspaskich, lost the second round of elections held yesterday (24 October).

Securing 39 seats of the 141 seats of the Seima, Mr Uspaskich’s party is the largest but not secured of leading the next government...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Just 40 percent turned out in Sunday’s elections (Photo: EUobserver)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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