Lithuanians protest coalition with leader accused of antisemtism
STORY: More than 5,000 people rallied near Lithuania's parliament on Thursday.They say they do not like the look of a parliamentary coalition that's in the works because one of the party leaders is accused of making antisemitic statements.
Lithuanian Protesters Rally Against Coalition with Controversial Party
Over 5,000 people protested against a coalition between the Lithuanian Social Democrats and the Nemunas Dawn party, whose leader faces charges of antisemitism. The coalition controls 86 seats in parliament.
Lithuanians protest as party leader accused of antisemitism prepares to join government
Around 30 Lithuanian NGOs also signed a letter urging the Social Democrats to drop Nemunas Dawn from the coalition, saying the party would have a negative impact on human rights, democracy and national security. U.S., Polish and German officials also criticized the newly formed coalition.
Lithuanians Protest At Coalition Party Amid Anti-Semitism Row
Thousands of people protested in Lithuania on Thursday against the inclusion of a party whose leader is on trial over alleged anti-Semitic remarks in the ruling coalition as the new parliament was sworn in.
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Lithuania's Social Democrats, winners of last month's parliamentary election, defended on Saturday their decision to form a coalition government with a populist party whose leader is standing trial over alleged antisemitic statements.
Antisemitism Row Draws Protesters as Lithuanian Lawmakers Gather
Demonstrators gathered in Lithuania’s capital to protest the move by the Baltic nation’s Social Democrats to forge a coalition with a party whose leader is accused of making antisemitic remarks.
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