Juozas Olekas
Juozas Olekas is a prominent Lithuanian politician and member of the Social Democratic Party, currently serving as the First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas. Known for his extensive experience in Lithuanian politics, he has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of National Defence. Olekas plays a crucial role in shaping Lithuania's foreign policy and security strategies, particularly in the context of regional challenges posed by Russia. Recently, he led a delegation to Washington, D.C., to discuss security issues with U.S. Congress members, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Lithuania's ties with the United States amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 7 | 5.43 | 0.64% | +30% | 2,722,289 | 22,644 | $54,000 | 449$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 8,614 | $60,000 | 55$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 6,635 | $12,000 | 20$ |
| Totals | 9 | 16,205,575 | 37,893 | $126,000 | 524$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas stated that he will not request an expedited procedure for the dismissal of the LRT director.
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Lithuania:
Seimo pirmininkas Juozas Olekas evaluates the candidacy cautiously, noting both positive steps and complaints from prosecutors.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas discussed the need to clarify the scale of the problem regarding the compensation for transporters detained in Minsk.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas, the head of the Seimas, expresses a favorable view of the proposed amendments.
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Moldova:
Igor Grosu met with Juozas Olekas, the President of the Seimas of Lithuania.
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Belarus:
Juozas Olekas emphasized the importance of a democratic Belarus for Lithuania.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas is the Speaker of the Seimas and is currently holding the appeal document in his office.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas commented on the party's decision regarding Dovilė Šakalienė's participation in NSGK.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas is mentioned as the recipient of a letter from the staff of the children's emergency department at Vilnius Clinical Hospital.
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Belarus:
Juozas Olekas expressed hope that the border with Belarus would be opened by the end of the month.
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