Lina Rukštelienė

Lina Rukštelienė is a seasoned Lithuanian diplomat who has recently been appointed as the ambassador to Austria, succeeding Audra Plepytė. With a background that includes significant roles in Vienna at the Lithuanian permanent mission to international organizations and the OSCE, Rukštelienė is expected to focus on transatlantic cooperation and security issues. Her appointment has raised eyebrows among diplomats, as it suggests strong ties to the social democratic party, particularly through her father, Neris Germanas, a prominent figure in Lithuanian politics.