On the 20th of september, the European Movement Lithuania and European Movement International organized a pivotal round table discussion in response to the growing concerns surrounding Lithuania’s upcoming Seimas election. With almost 50 participants, including Lithuanian experts, civil society representatives, and decision-makers, the event addressed the alarming rise of anti-Semitic and radical political forces, with over 230,000 citizens supporting politicians who openly promote such views or align with Kremlin narratives during the Presidential election.

Participants analyzed the findings of the 2024 National Security Threat Assessment Report, which warns of increasingly aggressive Russian information campaigns aimed at destabilizing trust in European and national institutions and undermining support for Ukraine. Despite these threats, Lithuania still lacks a formal strategy or coordinated institutional action plan to safeguard European values and democracy.

The round table laid the groundwork for actionable proposals to be incorporated into the programme of the Lithuanian government, institutions, and pro-European political parties, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive defense of democratic principles in the face of rising extremisms.