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Lithuanian Coalition Stays Despite Controversial Lawmaker's Fine

12/10/2025

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The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party will keep its coalition with Nemunas Dawn despite Remigijus Zemaitaitis' 5,000-euro fine for incitement to hatred against Jews.
A court found Remigijus Zemaitaitis' social media posts promoted hostility toward Jews.
Zemaitaitis denies the ruling and plans to appeal.
Mindaugas Sinkevicius says the coalition will be reassessed after the appeal.
Zemaitaitis resigned from parliament in April 2024 but was re-elected later.

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The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party will keep its coalition with Nemunas Dawn despite Remigijus Zemaitaitis' 5,000-euro fine for incitement to hatred against Jews.
A court found Remigijus Zemaitaitis' social media posts promoted hostility toward Jews.
Zemaitaitis denies the ruling and plans to appeal.
Mindaugas Sinkevicius says the coalition will be reassessed after the appeal.
Zemaitaitis resigned from parliament in April 2024 but was re-elected later.