An increasing number of LSDP faction representatives in the Seimas are publicly stating that they see no point in continuing to work, and that the “aušriečiai” are essentially harming the social democrats’ ratings and reputation. Colleagues are already not sparing sharper words for party comrades who think differently.
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It is believed that this is how they voice M. Sinkevičius’s choice, which he promises to present to party members tomorrow and Saturday.
Meanwhile, the leftists who see no problems with “Nemuno aušra” say they will not change their opinion, want a discussion, but also promise “not to make waves” if the party chairman and the majority decide otherwise.
R. Baranovas: I see no arguments to continue working
Ruslanas Baranovas, Vice-Chairman of the Seimas European Affairs Committee, was one of the first to openly raise questions about working with “Nemuno aušra”.
“And now I see no arguments to continue that work. Previously, we used to talk about “reliable votes,” but we no longer see those votes in the spring session.
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Yes, the Government’s program is being implemented, but not because of those 18 votes, but because it is either implemented with the approval of the entire Seimas, or sometimes – with the help of the opposition,” R. Baranovas admitted.
He says he has no information on what exactly M. Sinkevičius will propose, but hopes it will be a separation from the “aušriečiai”.
“Nemuno aušra” has 18 faction members, the democrats, with whom, it is hoped, negotiations for a new coalition would begin – 13.
Nevertheless, M. Sinkevičius, according to 15min sources in the party, while participating in the LSDP faction meeting on Tuesday, although he did not speak more broadly about his vision, unambiguously hinted that numbers are important, but trust is more important.
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