"Of course, there are different opinions within the party. However, it seems to me that merger with the Rolandas Paksas-led party would be one of the best options," Straupaitė, mayor of the Visaginas district, told Lietuvos Žinios daily.
In her opinion, three strong political forces – the Social Democrats, Conservatives and Liberals – would suffice for Lithuania.
Algis Čaplikas, acting leader of the Liberal and Center Union, said that a discussion was underway in the party, with an ad hoc task group analyzing all possible options. Nevertheless, he said the Liberal Centrists might stay a separate political party.
During the last general elections in October 2012, the Liberal and Center Union secured merely 2 percent of the vote and did not qualify for seats in the Seimas.
