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Lithuanian Politician Convicted for Holocaust Hate Speech

12/4/2025

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Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of the Nemunas Dawn party, was convicted by a Lithuanian court of inciting hatred against Jews and belittling the Holocaust and fined 5,000 euros.
Žemaitaitis denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.
Protests followed his October 2024 re-election over his party's role in a coalition government led by the Social Democrats, who say the ruling is not final.
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has not commented on the verdict.

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Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of the Nemunas Dawn party, was convicted by a Lithuanian court of inciting hatred against Jews and belittling the Holocaust and fined 5,000 euros.
Žemaitaitis denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.
Protests followed his October 2024 re-election over his party's role in a coalition government led by the Social Democrats, who say the ruling is not final.
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has not commented on the verdict.