Lithuania: Election Roundup
Written byVeronica Khokhlova
With a Grain of Druska writes that in Lithuania, “it is time for a younger, more energetic leader.” Eternal Remont mentions president-elect's karate skills: “[…] who wants to see the judo master Putin go against the black belt Grybauskaite in an ultimate fighting match?” More updates – at Lituanica: Dalia Grybauskaite's bio; the candidate that outgoing president voted for; possible replacement for Grybauskaite as EU commissioner; major policy changes under Grybauskaite aren't likely; Grybauskaite's views on economic development.
Written byVeronica Khokhlova
