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Social Democrats Quit Coalition, Lithuania Hits 5.38% NATO Spending

6/6/2026

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Social Democrats announced they will leave the coalition with Dawn of Nemunas because the latter refused to back a NATO-adjacent training ground.
President Gitanas Nauseda welcomed the restructuring, saying lack of unity on key policies is problematic.
Dawn of Nemunas' Remigijus Zemaitaitis called the exit a relief and said it reduces his party’s accountability.
Lithuania has raised defense spending to 5.38% of GDP, the highest share among NATO members.

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Social Democrats announced they will leave the coalition with Dawn of Nemunas because the latter refused to back a NATO-adjacent training ground.
President Gitanas Nauseda welcomed the restructuring, saying lack of unity on key policies is problematic.
Dawn of Nemunas' Remigijus Zemaitaitis called the exit a relief and said it reduces his party’s accountability.
Lithuania has raised defense spending to 5.38% of GDP, the highest share among NATO members.