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S. Skvernelis, who is ending his government job, expressed this position when commenting on the working visit of Polish President Andrzej Duda to Lithuania, which will begin on Tuesday.
“It just came to our knowledge then. All the more so since it was under the rule of the right in Lithuania,” the prime minister told reporters at the Seimas.
“It just came to our notice then. We are getting angry with the Latvians. The conservatives, who have not yet come to power, have sent letters and threats to the Latvians and other neighboring states. Since we have no relations with Russia and Belarus, it remains to be angry with the Poles and we will be like citizens surrounded by neighbors with whom we do not communicate. Then there are risks, “explained S. Skvernelis.
Acting Prime Minister Skvernel was highly skeptical of Poland’s criticism of human rights abuses by tightening the abortion law. Finally, S. Skvernel called the controversial issue of the rule of law in Warsaw and Brussels a “propaganda cliché”. According to him, before criticizing Poland in this regard, it is worth examining the situation itself.
“As for Poland, I suggest that those who know a few phrases – ‘rule of law’ – dig deeper (…) Using the propaganda cliché, ‘rule of law’ alone, we will not get far,” Skvernel said.
He similarly commented on the decision, which had sparked huge protests in Poland, to further toughen the abortion law.
“Due to the protests that are taking place for possible violations of women’s rights and self-determination (laws – ELTA) in Poland again … There is no unilateral right. There are arguments on both sides. Maybe you need to listen. Apparently, we will have the opportunity to hear the position of the President of Poland (…) You cannot just touch the propaganda cliches and say that now we will take the propaganda rooster and apply it. Let’s think about what Poland is for us, what is Latvia for us when there are no other neighbors. Do we want to be alone? S. Skvernelis asked rhetorically.
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