What Are the 'Farmers' Doing in the 'Leftist' Coalition?

The Lithuanian political landscape has seen a significant shift with the "Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union" (LVŽS) joining a new ruling coalition, prompting discussion about the ideological compatibility of this move with ostensibly "leftist" parties.

The recent formation of the governing majority appears to have found a temporary equilibrium following the exit of Remigijus Žemaitaitis, a figure previously associated with generating political scandals. This departure has seemingly allowed the new coalition to present a united front, at least for the time being, as they prepare to divide government and parliamentary posts.

However, beneath this surface unity, observers note emerging value differences among the coalition's constituent parties. These divergences could potentially create friction and complicate the process of making future policy decisions, suggesting that the coalition's stability may face challenges ahead.