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Lithuanians will not get a chance to vote on the European Constitution (Photo: Movement for Independence)

New coalition formed in Lithuania

After a week of talks, Lithuania's ruling coalition announced on Wednesday it will form of a new centre-left government with the Labour opposition.

The deal should ensure a pro-European policy in the biggest Baltic state.

After the elections some experts had warned that Labour's charismatic leader, Russian-born millionaire Viktor Uspaskich could push for more pro-Moscow policies, however Labour has now joined the coalition with the Social Democrats and the Social Liberals.

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Lithuanians will not get a chance to vote on the European Constitution (Photo: Movement for Independence)

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