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Lithuanian government to adopt action plan to combat antisemitism

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas established a special working group tasked with drafting the action plan. This group is composed of several prominent figures, including Faina Kukliansky, Chair of the Jewish Community.

Lithuanian Parliament adopts resolution calling for prevention of antisemitism manifestations and preservation of Holocaust memory

The resolution also condemns statements by politicians that have racist and antisemitic characteristics. It supports continuing the policy of fostering Jewish life in Lithuania and preserving the memory of the Holocaust.

Speaker of the Lithuanian parliament: “fight against antisemitism must be a constant part of the political agenda”

"We have zero tolerance for any manifestations of antisemitism, denial of the Holocaust, or disrespect for the Holocaust victims," said MP Saulius Skvernelis.

Lithuanian MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis, charged with antisemitic hate speech, stripped of parliamentary immunity

The Lithuanian parliament stripped MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis, leader of the Nemunas Dawn party, of his legal immunity, allowing the court to continue hearing his criminal case for inciting hatred against Jews.

Lithuanian General Prosecutor seeks to lift Žemaitaitis’ immunity amid hate speech charges

The move comes as the court examines a case in which the leader of the Dawn of the Nemunas party is charged with inciting hatred against the Jewish people.

Jewish Community of Lithuania condemns inclusion of party led by antisemite in new government

They urge the Lithuanian President to uphold the principles enshrined in the Constitution by preventing antisemitic forces, represented by the political party "Nemuno Aušra," from joining the new ruling coalition and government.
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