2020-04-15 21:05

Seimas elections draw closer: could they be postponed due to the coronavirus?

On October 11, Lithuanian voters should be gathering to voting booths and electing a new Seimas. However, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and given concerns that even with the situation contained, a second wave of infections could arise in autumn, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis hinted that, “Overall, the question of elections could be raised otherwise.” However, are such options even possible?
Rinkimų akimirkos
Elections / Eriko Ovčarenko / BNS nuotr.

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