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Members of the outgoing Seimas promise to rest in Lithuania, many on the coast, and accept that they do not plan trips abroad. According to them, this is a good opportunity to get to know their country better.
Jadvyga Bieliavska, a journalist for the Lithuanian news agency ELTA, asked Seimas members what they do in the summer, where they plan to travel and what they would recommend visiting in Lithuania, what comments they receive from voters and what they expect from the new political season.
– How do you spend the summer, where are you on vacation or vacation, what are your hobbies that you can spend more time in the summer?
Viktoras Pranckietis, spokesperson for the Seimas:
I am already planning a vacation for the fourth summer, but so far I have not been able to implement such a plan and have not had a real vacation, as is customary for most people, in recent years.
Now I use my time this way: I get familiar with the documents, I check the press, the media, I hold meetings and events not only in Seimas, but also in other parts of the country. If nothing is planned, I take a “trip” around the house, I pay attention to the management of the environment, the care of the hedges, at this time it is also important to dilute the fruit sprouts. Smaller or damaged apples and pears can be boldly removed so the rest will grow without the need for chemicals to protect them from worms.
It is also a great pleasure to be with the family, and especially to hang out with the grandchildren.
Agnė Širinskienė, Chairperson of the Seimas Law and Order Committee, member of the Lithuanian Peasants and Greens Union faction:
I usually spend my summer holidays, or more precisely, the longest summer weekends, because I have lost my holidays as such during my last four years working at Seimas in my home district of Ignalina. And I can hardly imagine a better vacation spot than the tranquility of the lake and my rose garden with more than fifty bushes.
Irena Šiaulienė, Vice President of Seimas, Member of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Work Group:
I spend the summer in Klaipeda. Here in my house, I am happy to be able to stay in them longer, spend more time managing the environment, move in a useful way, enjoy the flowers in bloom, have a cup of coffee calmly. I try to ride my bike through the Giruliai forest to the sea in the morning or at night, take a bath, take a walk and go back through the summer breathing forest again.
This weekend, Klaipeda will organize the most beautiful traditional summer festival due to the pandemic in non-traditional conditions: the Festival of the Sea and on August 1. – the city’s birthday, on the occasion of Richard Wagner’s opera “Flying Dutchman” being shown at the Cruise Terminal, in the shed, in a natural setting, where a real ship, not a ghost, will come out of the water.
Ingrida Šimonytė, Chair of the Seimas Audit Committee, Member of the Christian Democratic Group of the National Union-Lithuania:
I have no special habits. Until now, I spent practically every summer in Lithuania and mainly in Vilnius, because I could not go for a long time due to the care of my mother, now eternal. So I spent most of my time in my flower gardens or other entertainments that didn’t take me too far from home, and since my sister and children were visiting in the summers, I was just trying to be a good aunt. The same will happen this summer. I think that in a few days I will be able to go further from home, for example, to the coast, but I don’t plan a longer vacation.
Rita Tamašunienė, Minister of the Interior, member of the faction of the Polish Lithuanian Election Campaign-Union of Christian Families:
Summer is a time when we can spend more time with family and loved ones, so we try to plan activities to stay together. Usually we spend time by the Baltic Sea, so every year we try to go to the beach for at least a week.
Kęstutis Glaveckas, Vice Chairman of the Seimas Budget and Finance Committee, member of the Liberal Movement faction:
I successfully spent the summer at home and in Seimas, in the nearby forest and in Vingis Park. I like riding a motorcycle remembering my youth.
Andrius Palionis, Minister of Agriculture, member of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Work Group:
I am a person for whom gravity is also a way of life. I cannot do without the field, garden, garden, forest, the Nemunas that flow near my father’s homeland. I never turn my head on leisure or vacation. I am leaving Vilnius and I know the address: Birštonas, Siponys. I enjoy everything you can do in the summer in the village: planting, cultivating, mowing, weeding, picking berries, picking mushrooms, swimming, preparing supplies for winter. In town, the mind recovers, the mind rests, and physical fatigue only helps you get a good night’s sleep.
Rasa Budbergytė, Elder of the Group of the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania, Vice-President of the Committee on European Affairs:
My summer vacation plans are traditional: a few days in Druskininkai and a few days by the sea in Palanga. I try to enjoy the pleasures of summer in Lithuania. I love Druskininkai for its pine forests, nature, opportunities for relaxation. And Palanga has been a place of summer feelings since childhood. In any weather, the Baltic waves, the wind and the sun take you to another space, “perfectly freeing your head” for new thoughts.
Artūras Skardžius, Member of the Seimas Mixed Members Group, Member of the Environmental Protection Committee:
I spend the summer in Lithuania. Sometimes you get to spend the weekends and read more with family, friends. I am a sporty person, so I really enjoy water sports: kayaking, water skiing, rowing. I am cycling. I practice Tai Chi and Chi Kung. For me, true rest is active rest.
Aušra Papirtienė, member of the Lithuanian Peasant and Green Union Faction, member of the Education and Science Committee:
This summer is similar to all my summers. I spend almost everything in Lithuania. I only occasionally visit the family of my daughter Agne, who lives in Austria, in the Vorarlberg region, or her daughter and her family visit Lithuania. Last year we baptized my grandson Julius Matheo in Lithuania. This time I will try to visit June 16 for a couple of days. granddaughter born Anna Aurora. And anyway, I don’t want to leave Lithuania anywhere. Having found free time, I fish, mushrooms, berries, herbs and visit unknown corners of Lithuania. There is no country more beautiful to me than Lithuania.
Algirdas Butkevičius, Vice Chairman of the Seimas Budget and Finance Committee, member of the Joint Group of Seimas Members:
My wife and I spend at least a week on the Lithuanian coast every summer. I really like to walk, during the holidays I walk at least 10 kilometers a day along the coastal or forest trails.
Jurgis Razma, Deputy Elder of the Christian Democratic Group of the National Union-Lithuania, Member of the Economic Committee:
The license of Seimas members is not legalized, so the question must be reformulated into the question of how we spend time between sessions. It is a pity that the bill, which should regulate the working conditions of Seimas members, has not been debated in the Law and Order Committee headed by Agnė Širinskienė for three years. Incidentally, I have submitted a proposal for that project to provide Seimas members with a standard four-week permit.
And I spend most of the time between sessions in the town of Daugėdai, where I live, and I plan to go to the sea for a few days. I’m glad that right now I can satisfy my mushroom hobby, because mushrooms started growing abundantly in Samogitia. And other hobbies coincide with unavoidable responsibilities. These include mowing the lawn weekly, watering the garden, and other entertainment.
Remigijus Žemaitaitis, Member of the Joint Group of Seimas Members, Member of the Economic Committee:
Currently, practically 70%. We have to spend our time in meetings with residents, party branches, because with colleagues Artūras Zuokas and Artūras Paulauskas we recently founded the party. But there is definitely time to part with the works of the Seimas. I was with the children for five days on the Lithuanian coast. It was an opportunity to be with the children and the family. Since I have a farm, I spend a lot of time on it, especially on weekends. Oddly enough, every politician must understand that he is in politics temporarily and at the end of his term he will have to go to the job he did before becoming a politician. As our summer is different in terms of weather, I have a minute to go fishing, but of course I didn’t miss mushroom fever either.
– Are you going abroad on vacation and where?
V. French:
No, because if we go out with two with Irena, we would have to go out with four, with mandatory protection.
A. Širinskienė:
My husband and I enjoy traveling around the country with our cars, visiting places related to the history of Lithuania, for example, last year we visited Marienburg and the surrounding castles. Of course, there will be no more trips of this type this year, because we have to assess the outbreaks of the pandemic.
I. Šiaulienė:
I do not plan vacations abroad.
I. Šimonytė:
I’m not going to.
R. Tamašunienė:
We do not plan to go abroad this year, we will spend time in Lithuania. We have many beautiful and touristy places that are definitely worth seeing. The nature of Lithuania is very beautiful, there are many lakes here, so I think everyone can plan at least short trips around Lithuania this year.
K. Glaveckas:
I do not plan vacations abroad. It is safer to stay in Lithuania and enjoy the wonderful corners of nature.
A. Palionis:
I do not plan trips abroad. They are mostly related to my direct work. However, even during business trips, you manage to see the culture, landscape, and history of other countries to some degree.
A. Budbergytė:
So far, I don’t really believe such plans, they are adjusted not only by the crown and quarantines, but, as I mentioned, I try to rest in Lithuania in the summer and also, like other intersessional periods, they are dedicated to meetings with people. The upcoming elections only make the meeting schedule hotter.
A. Skardžius:
I don’t pretend and I don’t see any advantage there.
A. Papirtienė:
I do not plan vacations abroad. A short trip to my daughter’s family will not be a vacation, because as a Seimas member I have no vacation. And if he had, the summer holidays would be only in Lithuania.
A. Butkevičius:
This time it is not very suitable for a holiday abroad. We can go to Latvia with the family over the weekend, but it would be irresponsible to plan more and more trips abroad at this time until the coronavirus is overcome.
J. Razma:
I haven’t been on vacation abroad in a single summer, even more so I don’t plan on doing it now.
R. Žemaitaitis:
We have no such plans, but if a weekend breaks out, we would like to go to Latvia.
– Before the pandemic, many people had no place on the Lithuanian vacation agenda. However, this extraordinary situation may have some advantages, as it will force Lithuania to rediscover. What advice would we give you to visit in Lithuania this summer? Do you know any exceptional place, object that deserves the attention of the tourist?
V. French:
I still discover Lithuania, especially when I visit our small towns, but I always recommend visiting the whole of the Tytuvėnai monastery and the music festivals that take place in Lithuania: Pažaislis, Plungė, Tytuvėnai and others. The music festival concerts take place in various places, often historical in Lithuania, therefore visitors are accompanied by very beautiful experiences.
A. Širinskienė:
There are many wonderful places in Lithuania. As a lover of my country, I would suggest visiting Aukštaitija, the Stelmužė oak with the Stelmužė wooden church famous for its infinitely beautiful sculptures. The Šlyninka mill with very hospitable hosts and its flour and baked goods is also nearby. Near Ignalina, very close to Ginučiai, climbing Ladakalnis will open up to six blue lakes. And where else is Palūšė and Aukštaitija National Park …
I. Šiaulienė:
Every summer I try to visit somewhere in Lithuania. In fact, there are many places in Lithuania where the historical, literary, cultural, natural mounds invite to visit and notice changes. The trip will take place if we prepare a little, take a look at the history and events of the area or the people related to it. Last weekend, with a group of friends, we toured the enchanting Samogitia in all respects: its tourism mecca: Mosėdis, visited the Renavas mansion, where the brothers Gabrielius and Stanislovas Narutavičiai grew up, and turned to Židikai, where the writer M.Pečkauskaitė-Šatrijos spent the last 16 years of his life. The routes can be very diverse, there are really many places in Lithuania with their own history and meaning for the history and culture of the country.
I. Šimonytė:
There are many places to visit in Lithuania and it is great fun that many discover them, share their discoveries on Facebook and other social networks. There are a number of prepared itineraries with places to visit for people who are lazy or who don’t have time to look and think – it’s worth taking a look. Much also depends on the way in which people spend their holidays, by bike or kayak, on the other hand, by car and on foot. Therefore, it is difficult to give preliminary advice, even a person who has lived here all the time in empty Vilnius can discover something invisible.
R. Tamašunienė:
As I live in Maišiagala, I really invite you to visit this city, and I would also recommend visiting the Karmazinai nature trail. Its length is 6 km. It winds near Dūkštai, in the Neris Regional Park, in the Devil’s Landscape Reserve. The trail is fascinating because its path is not paved, but only nicknamed by people. It is surprising that there are many oak trees in the forest, which is not so common in Lithuanian forests. This is great entertainment for the whole family on a short trip.
K. Glaveckas:
There are so many beautiful places in Lithuania that everyone will definitely have a chance to choose what they want to see: be it mansions, mounds, nature trails, rivers or lakes.
A. Palionis:
I agree that the current situation in Lithuania has adjusted the vacation plans of many of us. On the other hand, it provided more opportunities to get to know his country: Lithuania. Sometimes you are even surprised to understand and see how many amazing and unique beauty places you can discover in our Lithuania. I tend to spend summers at. to. father, Juozas Palionis, his birthplace, Siponiai village, Birštonas municipality. There I have a small farm where I find activities that are pleasant for the heart and hands. I know the Prienai and Birštonas region quite well, so I invite you to visit this wonderful land, fertilized with the works of the poet Justinas Marcinkevičius, fertile with famous people. Nowhere else in Lithuania can you find other Nemunas curves, such as near Prienai and Birštonas, the tallest observation tower, the only unique wooden sculpture of the Wheel of the Sun in Matiešionys, prof. In the homeland of J. Kazlauskas, Davatkynas in Šilavotas, which smells of a mysterious attraction, in Veiveriai, the Rimorystė Museum, etc. Nonstop, I was able to name flashy places. I invite you to come to Birštonas and Prienai, you will have a significant and interesting time!
R. Budbergytė:
There are many special places, and not all of them are so difficult to choose. I care how much those places are related to my memories, family, family. It is possible to return and return to the places of his childhood, where he visits that special feeling, although for others the place is perhaps the simple bank of the Prienai Nemunas. You can search for parents, grandparents’ roots, places of residence. Show them to your children so you don’t forget. This is also an opportunity that quarantine provides. And abroad, I think the time will come and again, who will want to fly and travel.
A. Skardžius:
In summer, there is really something to do in Lithuania, everyone can choose according to their hobbies: quiet rest in nature, active entertainment, those interested in history and culture can travel through Lithuania, and those who like the hustle and bustle. and the bustle: choose city events. Lithuania has been awarded a special beauty nature, therefore for vacationers and those who want to feel the breath of summer, I would suggest traveling through the Lithuanian national parks, of which there are five and we can be really proud of their uniqueness and unique landscape. Here you can open striking images in Lithuania, not necessarily beyond the lagoon.
A. Papirtienė:
I would advise you to open the book “Special Lithuania” or search for other sources on the Internet, which list all the places of interest in Lithuania. We have 5 national parks, 30 regional parks, 6 reserves. And many attractions. Then, take the most necessary items for the trip and activate the car navigation. Or even simpler. You drive and see various directions on the road to turn. Punia Mound, Poterion Mound, Paverkniai Mound, Raižiai Mosque … And many more unknown and invisible places. Canoas Rural houses by the lake. Druskininkai. Birstonas Curonian Spit. Net Palanga. Everything in Lithuania is in accordance with everyone’s wishes and needs.
A. Butkevičius:
It really is a great opportunity to get to know your country better. I think that each district has something peculiar, unique to show.
On the occasion of the century of restoration of the recently mentioned state, I invite you to visit the Vilkaviškis region, where the spirit of nationality is very much alive. Jonas Basanavičius and Vincas Kudirka were born here, and their imprinted footprints are felt at every turn. The concerts of young artists under the auspices of Edgar Montvid will take place this summer at the Paežeriai mansion, called the pearl of Suwalki. Those looking for a more interesting experience should visit the recently opened renovated Vištytis windmill or the Hammer Museum, which has over a thousand exhibits.
My hometown of Radviliškis is famous for the Burbiškis mansion, where the tulip blooming festivities take place, as well as the partisan memorial in Minaičiai, the cousin of Rumboniškės called the Kleboniškės village home museum and the only museum of old cars in Šeduva. You will not list everything, I invite you to travel and see for yourself.
J. Razma:
There are many places to visit and objects in Lithuania. Based on my experience, I can suggest that you plan to visit a couple of municipalities for the day, find their sights online, and you will have a significant time. And I invite those who have not been in the Plungė-Rietavas region closest to me. Here it is worth visiting the exclusive Cold War Museum near Plateliai, the stately home in that city with interesting exhibitions, near the beautiful Plateliai lake where you can relax, in Plungė – Samogitian Art Museum at Oginskiai Palace and an impressive park , in Rietavas – also Oginskiai Museum and Park, near Tver – The mysterious mound of Lopaičiai. I have only mentioned a small part of the sights here.
R. Žemaitaitis:
As a true Samogitian from Samogitia, I suggest visiting Samogitia and Lesser Lithuania by the name of Samogitia. There are many wonderful places here: Šilalė, Kelmė, Raseiniai, Telšiai, Šilutė … There are many new objects where you can get new experiences, from boating, fishing in the Nemunas, the Curonian Lagoon, kayaking on the Jūra river, hunting in Kretinga and Vikings in Palanga, from the Raseiniai plains to the Medvėgalis mountains and their hills, from Bijotai Baubliai to the Kelmė mansion.
– Voter meetings are probably an unavoidable item on this summer’s political agenda. What reproaches do voters express primarily to the Seimas?
V. French:
Mainly I get comments that the Seimas does not act as a harmonious handshake, but is constantly debated. I often have to oppose such thoughts and emphasize that the Seimas should only debate, of course, they should do it culturally, without personalities.
A. Širinskienė:
Recently, especially in rural areas, people have been concerned about health care services. As is well known, not all district hospitals and dispensaries have fully resumed service delivery. Some are only 17, 20, or 30 percent. Unfortunately, these hospitals belong to the municipalities, so upon meeting people, it is unfortunate that President Dalia Grybauskait vetoed the healthcare reform carried out by the LVŽS at the time and we were unable to give regional hospitals or outpatient clinics double control: to make its founder not only the municipality but also the Ministry of Health. Such a decision would have given the Ministry the influence to participate in the administration of the district’s health care facilities in cases where the municipality cannot take care of itself. As the pandemic situation has shown, such a solution would have been useful, especially in the face of crises.
I. Šiaulienė:
Voters are most dissatisfied with our “snippets”, although when they speak and explain why they come, they sometimes accept that this may be inevitable and necessary. He also realizes the lack of culture and tact, values his actions. That’s fine, it’s important that people care about politicians.
I. Šimonytė:
Most of the complaints are about the Seimas’ style of work. People have the impression that there is a desperate fight here. Let’s talk about this not being the case, and issues of public controversy are simply more visible than most decisions made by consensus. Still, a great flow of decisions and little discussion raises questions for people, what is the meaning of that rhythm if life does not really change for the better.
R. Tamašunienė:
Meetings with people are always interesting and rewarding because they are the primary evaluators of the work of politicians. Your views are very valuable. I can’t say that I hear a lot of reproaches, people just present their problems that have been going on for a long time and ask for help to solve them, mainly speaking that the authorities do not provide the necessary help but simply send from one place to another. This is usually annoying because people want a solution instead of an empty walk.
K. Glaveckas:
Traditional butchery charges are completely unnecessary, low pensions or wages, but most of the time those who work and spin like squirrels have no blame, and it’s a fact that we all pay for frowning and puffing up.
R. Budbergytė:
It is important and healthy to listen to what people say to politicians, who sometimes shut the bubbles too tight. After all, people really want many mature problems to be solved in real terms, and they are increasingly forced to listen and see the potholes between politicians. Therefore, such comments from people sometimes make us not empathize with ambitions, not engage in wars, but observe the outcome.
Quarantine for the virus has exacerbated many of society’s problems. People are more outraged now that they still do not receive medical care. Sometimes you don’t even know what to advise, how to explain why quarantine treatment facilities do not accept people who report serious illness from chronic illness. I think this is an unforgivable gap. Human health is now threatened not only by the coronary virus but also by the poor organization of the health system. This is shown not only by people’s complaints, but also by official statistics, which attest that mortality in Lithuania increased by 10 percent.
At meetings, I see and hear the anxiety that people now fear rising prices, much outrage that rulers are wasting money, not necessarily those who need it most, that benefits are easily delivered back to those who they don’t want to work.
A. Skardžius:
The most painful thing is to listen to people frustrated by the government’s actions, which have impoverished the Lithuanian population. This is the story of the acquisition of the LNG terminal, government loans with 10 percent. lack of transparency in the activities of state companies, doubts about the laws adopted in the energy sector. Some in society are outraged, others are happy with the restrictions on the availability of alcohol.
A. Papirtienė:
My constituents do not complain. They name problems. And we try to solve those problems in one way or another. Sometimes it is enough to listen to a person and talk to them. Each person’s problem is important.
A. Butkevičius:
In addition to people’s regular complaints about low pensions and other benefits, expensive medications, poor road conditions, a new pandemic problem has recently emerged. Residents complain that Sodra, the State Tax Inspectorate and other state institutions have yet to resume normal work, accepting only previously registered stakeholders. Not to mention how difficult it is to get to the doctor or get other necessary medical services. People do not understand why stores, cafes and other private companies that serve people have completely renewed their activities, and state institutions have not. As a result, I even appealed to the Prime Minister, I look forward to hearing from him.
J. Razma:
The reproaches voiced by people are often a reflection of the old Seimas battalions. People want to see fewer rickshaws, they want friendlier relationships between politicians. It is not uncommon to complain about difficult access to treatment services.
R. Žemaitaitis:
Criticism as always. When will the conservatives stop cutting with the “peasants” and when will the “peasants” stop cutting with the conservatives?
– Perhaps while traveling in Lithuania, we had to hear praise and thanks to the representatives of the nation for certain decisions. What decisions of the Seimas are more pleasant for the population?
V. French:
People who come to meet often try to communicate and somehow personally express their support for me, there is nothing to hide. This is apparently natural. People enjoy rising pensions, children’s money that was not provided for in the government’s first program. Often the good work that has already been done is taken for granted much more often. During meetings, we talked about expectations, plans, more often than in the past, to agree on how things could be even better. For example, the farming community is actively discussing inequalities with farmers in other EU countries, entrepreneurs are talking about support after the Covid-19 pandemic, the cultural community is cautiously welcoming return opportunities and the community of the Church is praying together.
A. Širinskienė:
People are happy that we have managed to control the pandemic and have not suffered the loss of human life as in other countries. State aid during the pandemic to protect jobs and revitalize the economy is also appreciated. Older people and less affluent families also expect specific benefits designed to boost consumption in the economic recovery. It is obvious that this money will achieve its purpose: it will be used to buy services or goods.
I. Šiaulienė:
People are concerned about the future, especially the second wave of the pandemic. Welcomes the measures taken to manage the pandemic, takes pride in the difficulty of accessing doctors, enjoys cash benefits, money for children.
I. Šimonytė:
There are groups of society interested in individual decisions and quite active, who express their gratitude and do not necessarily live, by email or otherwise. Admittedly, the fact that the Seimas did not make any controversial decisions is more often appreciated.
R. Tamašunienė:
Of course, people like solutions that improve their own living conditions more, if there is an increase in salary or social benefits, people always appreciate it.
K. Glaveckas:
People are more satisfied with decisions that increase the thickness of their wallets: financial decisions, especially in the face of a pandemic.
R. Budbergytė:
You see, I am not a person who really enjoyed compliments or compliments. Usually during meetings, I save time and get to the point, I say, I bend what is in the heart, what hurts. Of course, there are people who come only to shake hands and thank us, for example, for stubbornly fighting for the salaries of doctors, teachers, other workers, for the Social Democrats who defend the vaccination of children by law, primary food, pre-deforestation projects and many other things. . This, however, and I have a reason to continue working with the chosen part, to continue going to the polls, because if I only heard complaints, I would probably visit some sense of nonsense.
A. Skardžius:
I am happy when people notice and feel the benefits of the decisions made. Residents are satisfied with the amendments to the laws on child benefits, social insurance for sickness and maternity, social services, science and studies and protection of the environment. He also mentions with good words the Law on the depths of the Earth, which prohibits the burial of CO2 in Lithuania and the amendments to the Waste Management Law, which prohibits the importation of municipal and hazardous waste.
A. Papirtienė:
What pleases people the most is that they receive specific help to respond to any request from an ordinary person. That increases pensions. The same benefits. Although small. But it is a real boost for the average person. Alcohol control decisions have also been praised. This is what I heard personally.
A. Butkevičius:
In fact, I try to do my job honestly and responsibly without saying thank you very much. People are probably the most likely to feel and understand the decisions related to increasing their income, so they are made more favorably.
J. Razma:
Perhaps Lithuanians are not very inclined to express praise, so I often do not hear them. From what has been said, I would like to mention the positive statements made by some pensioners about the one-time payment of 200 euros. As a member of the opposition, I have received support for early parliamentary scrutiny, especially on possible abuses by the Minister for Transport, Jaroslav Narkevičius.
R. Žemaitaitis:
Probably there are not many, because for some our decisions restrict the movement of people, for others it increases taxes and for others it increases social benefits. Each group finds solutions that are useful to them and talks about them.
– The Seimas of this term is finishing its work. What do you forecast for the pre-election fall political season?
V. French:
In the Seimas, the programmatic problems of our mandate will come to an end, there will be more routine work. For me personally, this will be the first pre-election political season of this type in Seimas, so I will study as well. In general, I think the political season will be active, “pre-electoral” and “promising” projects are likely to appear, such as state pharmacies, banks, alcohol stores, Seimas leave laws, everything we did not do during the period, because we simply we did not. . Of course, there will be an attempt to show up, so I think the tails on the side microphones for replicas during Seimas sessions should be a bit longer.
A. Širinskienė:
Already during the spring session, the upcoming elections and the decline in the constructive work of the parties were felt as they plunged into electoral battles. As a result, I think the fall session will be even more difficult. It has always been difficult for the opposition to maintain a constructive dialogue, mainly limited to launching accusations and accusations, but we have practically never seen any constructive suggestion. So I really don’t think the situation will change on the eve of the elections. Although we realize that it will not be easy to work, we are gradually preparing for the fall session. We review the projects under consideration, the remaining outstanding commitments to voters. We appreciate what more work we can do. Personally, I hope that in the fall session we will still make the necessary decisions for the establishment of state pharmacies.
I. Šiaulienė:
The fall political season will be noisy. Elections are a celebration of democracy and a national crisis at the same time.
I. Šimonytė:
The season will be warm as always.
R. Tamašunienė:
Political campaigns take place before each election, then each politician and party summarizes the four years and presents new visions of what work they want to undertake, what amendments to the law they will propose. I think this year’s campaign will be similar. This is a natural process, because the objective of each party is to attract voters to vote, because it is the voters who give us the mandate to act.
K. Glaveckas:
The fall political season will, as always, be filled with fierce fighting and endless promises and sadness after the election, when those promises must be kept.
R. Budbergytė:
I am preparing for the hot work season of the Seimas, there is still much to do. However, I am concerned that two things may hinder me. One of them is the corona virus, which is trying to increase again, the other is the electoral fights. If the passions that “peasants” and conservatives cooked up last season re-emerge from, then the Liberals join Lukiškės Beach, it will be bad. Now is the time for urgent, wise and unpopular political decisions, while last season the Seimas courts were especially used to interpret relationships and belittle competitors. Thanks to the people, the Lithuanian economy withstood even the worst forecasts, while the politicians really delayed the decision on the health system and financial support measures for the economy, and the issue of the education system also matured. These things must be taken desperately during the fall session before the election. My friends and I are determined to do it. Well, and then, there are elections, new coalitions, the formation of power. One thing is clear: it will also be hot.
A. Skardžius:
The pre-election season will be hot and noisy, leaving no room for rational argument and discussion.
A. Papirtienė:
I think we can still pass the necessary laws. I sincerely hope that the employee friendly amendments to the Labor Code that have been tabled will be adopted. Of course, there will be new initiatives. But no matter what the Seimas’ internal disputes look like there, everyone in one way or another tries to work for Lithuania. The goal is one. Only the tools are different. And how each of us could choose those measures will be judged by the electorate. It seems to me that I have worked sincerely, honestly, responsibly and a lot. Perhaps too quiet. But the Lithuanian people will decide this on October 11.
A. Butkevičius:
The fall political season will be tense not only due to the upcoming elections and the rather unclear deployment of political forces in the future Seimas. The situation may be exacerbated by the deterioration of the epidemiological situation and the consequent deterioration of the economic outlook, which will not meet the high expectations of voters.
J. Razma:
Both the work of the Seimas and the entire public life of the country will depend largely on whether the number of people infected with coronavirus will be maintained. I would like to be optimistic and hope that our citizens deny the intimidation of a second wave of the pandemic in a responsible way, as they have done so far. And I would like the members of the Seimas to behave in the final stage in such a way that the best possible impression remains on this term, not to demonstrate pre-electoral populism. I have no doubt that the opposition will, I cannot guarantee those in power.
R. Žemaitaitis:
Very stormy and rainy. The storms will make the rulers panic possibly lose the elections, and the rain will come after the storms. Speaking figuratively, this prime minister with a sprinkler will pour out the money that the people themselves loaned them and will try to say that this is why we are giving him rain, although in reality people and our children will pay for that generous rain through taxes , prohibitions and possible human rights abuses.
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