Economist Criticizes New Cabinet, Urges Public Reflection

Economist Aušra Maldeikienė has delivered a scathing critique of Lithuania's new cabinet, describing the ministers as lacking experience and failing to provide substantive answers. Speaking on the "Jūs rimtai?" (Are You Serious?) program, Maldeikienė stated that the current government appears no more capable than previous administrations, lamenting a perceived absence of clear political direction in the country.

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Go and look in the mirror: what you read, what you think, what your children learn, how many serious books you have at home.

Maldeikienė emphasized the importance of a politician's thought process and vision for the nation's future, arguing that these crucial aspects are often overlooked. She urged the Lithuanian public to engage in self-reflection, questioning what they read, think about, and teach their children, and to assess the intellectual depth within their own homes. "Go and look in the mirror: what you read, what you think, what your children learn, how many serious books you have at home," she advised.

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They are simply uninteresting.

The economist reserved particular criticism for Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, a prominent figure in Lithuanian politics. Maldeikienė described Blinkevičiūtė as "boring" and questioned her ability to lead, suggesting she was merely a figurehead promoted by the late President Algirdas Brazauskas. Maldeikienė also touched upon the broader political discourse, criticizing the focus on anti-corruption efforts as a means for personal gain rather than genuine political engagement, which she believes contributes to a public perception of politicians as thieves.

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She's just a boring woman whom Brazauskas pushed forward as a fairy for the world. Pushed by Brazauskas. What party can she bring?