Sinkevičius uses Nausėda's phrase, explaining end of cooperation with 'Nemuno aušra' faction

Mindaugas Sinkevičius, leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP), declared an end to cooperation with the "Nemuno aušra" parliamentary faction, citing irreconcilable differences and a lack of support on key state matters. Sinkevičius stated that despite efforts to find compromise and common ground, certain votes vital for the state did not receive the necessary backing from the "Nemuno aušra" group.

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We were patient trying to find compromises, find agreement, find a common vision, but there were certainly votes that are important for the state, for which we did not receive support from the "Nemuno aušra" faction. There were certain indications, expressed earlier – like a signal that it's not good, that our partners should draw conclusions.

"There were indications, expressed earlier, serving as a signal that it's not good, that our partners should draw conclusions," Sinkevičius remarked. He expressed that it appeared the "Nemuno aušra" faction had not heeded these signals. The Social Democrats acknowledged the faction's past support on significant issues like the defense budget and pension reform, with Sinkevičius thanking them for their contribution to passing these measures.

However, Sinkevičius emphasized a growing divergence in strategic direction, stating, "Thinking about the stability of the state, its strategic direction, it seems we are moving further apart, not closer." He invoked President Gitanas Nausėda's previously used phrase, "enough is enough," to underscore the finality of the decision, adding, "Today is that time."

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It is obvious that, thinking about the stability of the state, its strategic direction, it seems we are moving further apart, not closer to each other. The time has come to say 'enough is enough.'

The LSDP leader asserted that the decision was not impulsive, and all avenues for dialogue had been exhausted over a prolonged period. He expressed concern that the current trajectory was not leading to greater state stability and suggested that the party's chairman might be radicalizing. Sinkevičius believes the public currently needs the opposite of this trend. While unsure if any "Nemuno aušra" members would seek to join the ruling coalition, the Social Democrats indicated they would engage in discussions with them and the Mixed Group of Members of Parliament.

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Today is that time.