With a Grain of Druska writes [1] that in Lithuania, “it is time for a younger, more energetic leader.” Eternal Remont mentions [2] 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 [3]; the candidate that outgoing president voted for [4]; possible replacement [5] for Grybauskaite as EU commissioner; major policy changes under Grybauskaite aren't likely [6]; Grybauskaite's views on economic development [7].
Lithuania: Election Roundup
· Written by Veronica Khokhlova
Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, Lithuania, Economics & Business, Elections, Governance, International Relations, Politics