Juozas Olekas

Juozas Olekas

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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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Juozas Olekas is the president of the Seimas and announced the schedule for voting on the constitutional amendment.

Parlamentul Lituaniei a aprobat un amendament care permite amplasarea armelor nucleare pe teritoriile țării – Ziarul de Gardă
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-09-22
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Dmitri Peskov
Dmitri Peskov

Juozas Olekas presented his project regarding extending the working age of judges.

Parlamentarai ėmėsi ilginti teisėjų darbo amžių
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-22
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Juozas Olekas has stated that the current constitutional provision does not match geopolitical reality.

Seimas svarstys siūlymą iš Konstitucijos išbraukti masinio naikinimo ginklo draudimą | Verslas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-22
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Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron

Juozas Olekas commented on the incident involving the bikers' protest.

Po baikerių akcijos prie mečetės – politinių reakcijų audra: taikus protestas ar provokacija?
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-14
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Juozas Olekas stated that Povilas Varanauskas's life reflects a painful yet strong history of Lithuania.

Šalies vadovai išreiškė užuojautą dėl signataro Povilo Varanausko mirties
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-13
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Juozas Olekas expressed condolences for Povilas Varanauskas's passing and highlighted his contributions to Lithuania.

Seimo pirmininkas reiškia užuojautą dėl signataro Povilo Varanausko mirties
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-13
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Povilas Varanauskas
Povilas Varanauskas

In May, the head of the Lithuanian Seimas, Juozas Olekas, stated that in the current geopolitical situation, it is worth considering the possibility of amending the constitution to allow the deployment of nuclear weapons in Lithuania.

У Литві відкинули ''ядерні погрози'' Кремля
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-09-12
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Juozas Olekas announced that the parliament plans to abolish the constitutional ban on the deployment of weapons of mass destruction in Lithuania.

Сейм Литви взимку планує виключити з Конституції заборону на ядерну зброю
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-09-12
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Juozas Olekas stated that the family package is good but highlighted challenges in its implementation.

Šeimoms – beveik 770 mln. eurų vertės paramos paketas: štai kas siūloma | Verslas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-10
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Juozas Olekas is the head of the parliament and has emphasized the importance of security and demographic issues in the upcoming session.

Seimas rinksis į pirmąjį rudens sesijos posėdį
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-10
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Juozas Olekas is the Speaker of the Seimas in Lithuania who is urged to maintain relations with Taiwan.

US representatives urge Lithuania to back Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-11
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Juozas Olekas emphasized that Lithuania is safer than ever and that there is no need to be alarmed about possible Russian provocations.

Juozas Olekas: Lietuva kaip niekad saugi, nereikia „gąsdintis“ dėl galimų Rusijos provokacijų
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-06
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Juozas Olekas was present at the socdemų council meeting during the incident.

Prokurorai baigė tyrimą dėl įrašančio tušinuko socdemų posėdyje: savininkė nustatyta, pateikė savo versiją
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-04
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Juozas Olekas discussed the normalization of relations with China.

Juozas Olekas susitiko su Kęstučiu Budriu: santykių su Kinija normalizavimo link judama geru tempu
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-03
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Kestutis Budrys
Kestutis Budrys

Juozas Olekas confirmed the sad news of Kazimira Prunskiene's death.

Vilniuje – tylus atsisveikinimas su Kazimira Prunskiene: renkasi artimiausi žmonės ir giminaičiai | Vardai
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-08-01
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Kazimira Prunskiene
Kazimira Prunskiene

Juozas Olekas, the Speaker of the Seimas, highlighted Kazimira Danutė Prunskienė's significant contributions during a crucial period in Lithuania's history.

Mirus Kazimirai Prunskienei – aukščiausių šalies vadovų užuojautos
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-30
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Juozas Olekas confirmed the sad news of Kazimira Prunskienė's passing and expressed condolences.

Mirė pirmoji Lietuvos premjerė Kazimira Prunskienė
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-30
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Juozas Olekas believes that the impeachment process should wait until the appeal period for the verdict has ended.

Liberalų lyderė: socdemai neskuba su apkalta Remigijui Žemaitaičiui, nes tikisi „aušriečių“ paramos
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-24
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Juozas Olekas is the leader of the parliament and thanked the members for their work during the spring session.

Parlamentarai baigė pratęstą pavasario sesiją
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-14
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Juozas Olekas presented the amendment regarding the armed defense of the highest state institutions in case of war.

Seimas ėmėsi siūlymo užtikrinti aukščiausių šalies institucijų ginkluotą gynybą karo atveju
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-11
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Juozas Olekas emphasizes the importance of community and responsibility in strengthening Lithuania.

Juozas Olekas sveikina tautiečius: Lietuva niekada nebuvo užbaigtas kūrinys – ją kuriame kasdien
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-06
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Juozas Olekas emphasized the importance of community and responsibility for Lithuania's history.

Šalies vadovai sveikina Valstybės dienos proga
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-06
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Juozas Olekas is discussing the strengthening of the healthcare system in Lithuania.

Juozas Olekas lankysis Klaipėdoje ir Ukmergėje, aptars sveikatos sistemos stiprinimą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-07-01
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Juozas Olekas stated that the parliament is capable of completing necessary work to form and approve the government.

Dėl Vyriausybės kaitos parlamentarai iki liepos vidurio pratęsė pavasario sesiją
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-30
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Juozas Olekas expressed his condolences and highlighted the intelligence and composure of Jevgenijus Šuklinas.

Juozas Olekas: Seimui trūks Jevgenijaus Šuklino inteligencijos, išlaikytumo
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-05-28
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Jevgenijus Suklinas
Jevgenijus Suklinas

Juozas Olekas expressed condolences regarding Jevgenijus Šuklinas' death.

Skaudi žinia: mirė Seimo narys, sportininkas Jevgenijus Šuklinas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-05-28
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Juozas Olekas confirmed that his personal data was not leaked.

Ruginienė: mano šeimos duomenys buvo tikrinti ir nutekinti
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-05-27
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Juozas Olekas respects Kazio Starkevičius's decision to resign from the parliamentary mandate.

Juozas Olekas sako gerbiantis Kazio Starkevičiaus sprendimą atsisakyti parlamentaro mandato
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-03-06
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