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Lithuanian PM's advisor says political system has hit rock bottom
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Lithuanian PM's advisor says political system has hit rock bottom

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Darius Kuolys, an advisor to Lithuania's Prime Minister, describes the country's political system as being at its lowest point.
  • Kuolys joined the new prime minister's team despite having previously competed against and criticized the social democratic party.
  • He states his intention is to speak truthfully to the prime minister and address national policy issues, criticizing both conservatives and social democrats for their perceived weakness.

Darius Kuolys, an advisor to Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkeviฤius, has issued a stark assessment of the nation's political landscape, declaring it has hit rock bottom. Kuolys, who recently joined the prime minister's inner circle, acknowledged that his decision surprised some within the social democratic party, given his history of competition and criticism towards them.

Kuolys explained his motivation for joining the government was not to offer blind support but to provide candid advice to Sinkeviฤius and contribute to discussions on national policy. He has not shied away from offering sharp critiques, even to members of the ruling party.

It seems we are at rock bottom

โ€” Darius KuolysKuolys described the state of Lithuania's political system.

"The enervation of our conservative brothers and our social democratic brothers is essentially no different," Kuolys stated, specifically targeting the current education policy. His comments suggest a deep dissatisfaction with the performance of the ruling coalition and a belief that both major political forces have become complacent and ineffective.

The enervation of our conservative brothers and our social democratic brothers is essentially no different

โ€” Darius KuolysKuolys spoke about the ruling parties' policies.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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