The political situation will be discussed on Friday by the Social Democratic board – a dozen of the party’s most influential members, and on Saturday decisions are expected from the council, which includes several hundred party members.
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Party members these days hope to hear a clearer vision from chairman Mindaugas Sinkevičius – until now, he did not rule out the possibility of changes, but he did not firmly push for them.
Some social democrats want to end the difficult partnership with Remigijus Žemaitaitis.
In the eyes of change supporters, the “Nemuno aušra” scandals harm the social democrats, Mindaugas Sinkevičius would solidify his authority through reform and get rid of Gintautas Paluckas’ legacy, and Lithuania would avoid risks to its international reputation during its presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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However, some party members entrenched in government positions may hinder changes – they consider that stability and a numerous majority are more important now, the alternative is difficult, and the “aušriečiai” pushed into opposition would become the fiercest critics.
Arūnas Valinskas 15min podcast noted that social democrats should plan two steps ahead – if they fail to do so, they might be left with nothing.
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