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Lithuanian Parliament Unanimously Appoints New Security Chief

4/10/2025

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In a decisive move, the Lithuanian parliament has unanimously appointed Remigijus Bridikis as the new director of the State Security Department, with 106 MPs backing his selection. Bridikis, a former deputy director with a military background, is set to bolster the nation's foreign intelligence and tech capabilities, succeeding Darius Jauniškis, who is poised for a NATO ambassador role.

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In a decisive move, the Lithuanian parliament has unanimously appointed Remigijus Bridikis as the new director of the State Security Department, with 106 MPs backing his selection. Bridikis, a former deputy director with a military background, is set to bolster the nation's foreign intelligence and tech capabilities, succeeding Darius Jauniškis, who is poised for a NATO ambassador role.