Political Turmoil: Lithuania's Coalition Controversy

Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda opposes the Social Democrats' coalition with a party led by Remigijus Zemaitaitis, accused of antisemitism. Zemaitaitis faces trial for inciting hostility against Jews. The President vows to block ministers from Zemaitaitis' party, despite their right to nominate three ministry heads, including Justice.

Lithuania's political landscape faces a dilemma as President Gitanas Nauseda strongly condemns the Social Democrats for forming a government with the Nemunas Dawn party, led by a controversial figure accused of antisemitism.

Remigijus Zemaitaitis, who the Constitutional Court found guilty of inciting hatred, faces a criminal trial. Despite this, the Social Democrats have aligned with his party, sparking debate over their coalition's integrity.

The President has pledged to veto any ministerial candidates from Nemunas Dawn, echoing past commitments to combat all forms of antisemitism, as Lithuania grapples with its historical scars from World War II.

(With inputs from agencies.)