Lithuania’s newly formed coalition government, led by Social Democrats with the inclusion of the populist party ‘Morgenröte von Nemunas,’ faces backlash due to its controversial leader, Remigijus Zemaitaitis, who has previously made antisemitic remarks. President Gitanas Nauseda has stated that no party members will be appointed as ministers. Despite signing a coalition agreement that pledges to combat antisemitism, opposition from various factions, including international criticism, persists. A protest against the coalition’s formation is planned ahead of the parliament’s inaugural session.

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