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September 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Monthly: Protests Erupt as the New Culture Minister Faces Public Backlash

The appointment of Ignotas Adomavičius as Minister of Culture has triggered widespread protests across Lithuania. What began as a political appointment has evolved into a nationwide debate about cultural freedom, democratic values, and the growing use of cultural policy as a tool of political power.

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Ignotas Adomavičius
September 22nd - September 28th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin Media Amplifies Culture Minister Controversy

Kremlin-aligned outlets seized on the backlash against newly appointed Culture Minister Ignotas Adomavičius, framing his rise as a “victory against the cultural elite.” While thousands protested and a petition opposing his appointment gained rapid traction, pro-Kremlin narratives mocked critics and praised Adomavičius as a defender of “traditional values.” Public figure Andrius Tapinas, who highlighted evidence questioning Adomavičius’s suitability, was singled out for personal attacks in Russian-language media.

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Seimas
September 15th - September 21st, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin-Aligned Media Exploits Cabinet Formation

Over the past week, Kremlin-linked outlets in Lithuania have fixated on the formation of the new cabinet, using conspiratorial narratives to question ministerial candidates and intensify attacks on President Gitanas Nausėda. Energy sector appointments, particularly involving Ignitis, were framed as corrupt deals benefiting political elites. These narratives, coupled with sweeping accusations of worsening living conditions and government deceit, aimed to erode public trust and fuel disillusionment with democratic institutions.

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Inga Ruginienė
September 8th - September 14th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin-Aligned Media Exploit Drone Incident and Political Shifts

Over the past week, Kremlin-aligned media sought to inflame divisions in Lithuania by exploiting both international and domestic developments. NATO airspace security was undermined through claims that Russian drone incursions into Poland were staged provocations, while LGBT rights were framed as moral decline following Lithuania’s first legally recognized same-sex partnership. Meanwhile, the newly appointed MP Inga Ruginienė was promoted as a challenger to the so-called “conservative clan,” reinforcing narratives of political instability.

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