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.
Born on Jan 01, 1952 (74 years old)
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Moldova:
Juozas Olekas is the president of the Seimas and announced the schedule for voting on the constitutional amendment.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas presented his project regarding extending the working age of judges.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas has stated that the current constitutional provision does not match geopolitical reality.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas commented on the incident involving the bikers' protest.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas stated that Povilas Varanauskas's life reflects a painful yet strong history of Lithuania.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas expressed condolences for Povilas Varanauskas's passing and highlighted his contributions to Lithuania.
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Ukraine:
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.
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Ukraine:
Juozas Olekas announced that the parliament plans to abolish the constitutional ban on the deployment of weapons of mass destruction in Lithuania.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas stated that the family package is good but highlighted challenges in its implementation.
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Lithuania:
Juozas Olekas is the head of the parliament and has emphasized the importance of security and demographic issues in the upcoming session.
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