Julius Olekas
Julius Olekas is a prominent Lithuanian politician and member of the Social Democratic Party, known for his commitment to national security and support for Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Recently, he was in the news for expressing concerns over a parliamentary vote regarding the extension of national sanctions against Russia and Belarus, suggesting that dissenting votes from coalition partners signal a need for serious discussions about national interests and commitments within the government.
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Julius Olekas proposed Rasmina Čepkauskienė for the position of business ombudsman.
Į svarbų postą Olekas siūlo socdemų bičiulę: įžvelgia dar vieną politizuotą paskyrimą
Lithuania· 2025-12-23
Julius Olekas discussed the potential impact of the crisis on the government in a 15min interview.
Prognozuoja, kad ir Žemaitaitis sutramdys save: poreikio trankyti durimis – nėraLithuania· 2025-11-29
Julius Olekas believes that Robertas Kaunas is ready for the job.
Seimo pirmininkas: kandidatas į krašto apsaugos ministrus Robertas Kaunas – pasiruošęs eiti pareigasLithuania· 2025-11-03
Julius Olekas emphasized the necessity of a national stadium for Lithuania.
J.Olekas: nacionalinis stadionas Lietuvai yra būtinasLithuania· 2025-04-09
Julius Olekas stated that the tax proposals should be presented in the Seimas in April.
J.Olekas: mokestiniai pasiūlymai Seime turėtų atsidurti balandį | VerslasLithuania· 2025-03-19
Julius Olekas commented on the voting regarding the extension of national sanctions against Russians and Belarusians.
J.Olekas: balsavimas dėl sankcijų uždega raudonas lemputes dėl įsipareigojimų vykdymoLithuania· 2025-03-19