Lithuania: Parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Post-materialistic way of life

Socialist

Capitalist

Traditional way of life

TS-LKD LVŽS LRLS LSDP DP LLRA-KŠS LŽP LCP TT

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

TS-LKD

Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats

TS-LKD (Tėvynės sąjunga – Lietuvos krikščionys demokratai) is a center-right party and currently represented in parliament with 50 MPs. The party wants a strong nation-state, favors traditional lifestyles, and puts economic interests and stability above environmental protection.

Current polls show TS-LKD at 17.2. That's a loss of -8.6 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: TS-LKD
Name	Tėvynės sąjunga – Lietuvos krikščionys demokratai
Translation	Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats
Group in the EU Parliament	EPP
Seats in parliament	50 / 141
Current poll value	17.2 (-8.6 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-right
Core topics	Strong nationalism Against multiculturalism Prefers traditional lifestyles Economic growth more important than environmental protection

LVŽS

Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union

LVŽS (Lietuvos valstiečių ir žaliųjų sąjunga) is a green party that is currently represented in the parliament with 32 MPs. The party favors traditional lifestyles, wants a strong nation-state, and advocates consistent crime fighting.

In the current election trend, LVŽS comes in at 10.5%, losing -7.6 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: LVŽS
Name	Lietuvos valstiečių ir žaliųjų sąjunga
Translation	Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union
Group in the EU Parliament	Greens
Seats in parliament	32 / 141
Current poll value	10.5 (-7.6 since last election )
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Government	Part of the government
Core topics	Prefers traditional lifestyles Strong nationalism Strict crime control More government intervention in markets/economy

LRLS

Liberal Movement of the Republic of Lithuania

LRLS (Lietuvos Respublikos liberalų sąjūdis) is a liberal party that is currently represented in the parliament with 13 MPs. The party wants less government intervention in the economy, advocates liberal lifestyles, and wants tax cuts.

In current polls, LRLS is getting 8.1% of the vote - an increase of +1.1 since the last election.

All information at a glance: LRLS
Name	Lietuvos Respublikos liberalų sąjūdis
Translation	Liberal Movement of the Republic of Lithuania
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Seats in parliament	13 / 141
Current poll value	8.1 (+1.1 since last election )
Political orientation	Liberal politics
Core topics	Less government intervention in markets/economy Advocates liberal lifestyles Tax cuts Free world trade

LSDP

Social Democratic Party of Lithuania

LSDP (Lietuvos socialdemokratų partija) is a center-left party and currently represented in parliament with 13 MPs. The party wants more government intervention in the economy, advocates liberal lifestyles, and wants to invest more in public services.

Compared to the last election, LSDP scores an increase of +14.7 and comes in at 24.3%.

All information at a glance: LSDP
Name	Lietuvos socialdemokratų partija
Translation	Social Democratic Party of Lithuania
Group in the EU Parliament	S&D
Seats in parliament	13 / 141
Current poll value	24.3 (+14.7 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-left
Core topics	Advocates liberal lifestyles More government intervention in markets/economy More investment in public services More regulation of markets

Laisvės

Freedom Party

Laisvės (Laisvės partija) is a liberal party that is currently represented in parliament with 11 seats.

All information at a glance: Laisvės
Name	Laisvės partija
Translation	Freedom Party
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Seats in parliament	11 / 141
Political orientation	Liberal politics

DP

Labour Party

DP (Darbo partija) is a center-left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 10 MPs. The party favors traditional lifestyles, puts economic interests and stability above environmental protection, and advocates strict immigration policy.

In the current election trend, DP comes in at 5.7%, losing -4.1 compared to the last election.

All information at a glance: DP
Name	Darbo partija
Translation	Labour Party
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Seats in parliament	10 / 141
Current poll value	5.7 (-4.1 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-left
Core topics	Prefers traditional lifestyles Economic growth more important than environmental protection Strict immigration policy Against multiculturalism

LLRA-KŠS

Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Alliance

LLRA-KŠS (Lietuvos lenkų rinkimų akcija – Krikščioniškų šeimų sąjunga) is a center-right party that is currently represented in parliament with 3 seats. The party favors traditional lifestyles, wants a strong nation-state, and advocates consistent crime fighting.

Current polls have LLRA-KŠS coming in at 2.9% - a loss of -2.1 since the last election.

All information at a glance: LLRA-KŠS
Name	Lietuvos lenkų rinkimų akcija – Krikščioniškų šeimų sąjunga
Translation	Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Alliance
Group in the EU Parliament	ECR
Seats in parliament	3 / 141
Current poll value	2.9 (-2.1 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-right
Core topics	Prefers traditional lifestyles Strong nationalism Strict crime control Strict immigration policy

LRP

Lithuanian Party of Regions

LRP (Lietuvos regionų partija) is a center-left party that is currently represented in the parliament with 3 MPs.

In current polls, LRP is getting 3.4% of the vote - an increase of +0.1 since the last election.

All information at a glance: LRP
Name	Lietuvos regionų partija
Translation	Lithuanian Party of Regions
Group in the EU Parliament	S&D
Seats in parliament	3 / 141
Current poll value	3.4 (+0.1 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-left
Government	Part of the government

Liberalai

Lietuvos laisvės sąjunga

Liberalai (Lietuvos laisvės sąjunga) is a liberal party that is currently represented in the parliament with 1 MPs.

All information at a glance: Liberalai
Name	Lietuvos laisvės sąjunga
Seats in parliament	1 / 141
Political orientation	Liberal politics

LŽP

Lietuvos žaliųjų partija

LŽP (Lietuvos žaliųjų partija) is a green party that is currently represented in parliament with 1 seats. The party wants to invest more in public services, puts environmental protection above economic interests, and advocates liberal lifestyles.

All information at a glance: LŽP
Name	Lietuvos žaliųjų partija
Seats in parliament	1 / 141
Political orientation	Environment & Climate
Core topics	More investment in public services Environmental protection more important than economic growth Advocates liberal lifestyles More civil liberties

DSVL

Union of Democrats "For Lithuania"

DSVL (Demokratų sąjunga „Vardan Lietuvos“) is a green party from Lithuania.

In current polls, DSVL comes in at 13.1%. Compared to the election, that's an increase of +13.1.

All information at a glance: DSVL
Name	Demokratų sąjunga „Vardan Lietuvos“
Translation	Union of Democrats "For Lithuania"
Seats in parliament	0 / 141
Current poll value	13.1 (+13.1 since last election )
Political orientation	Environment & Climate

Drąsos Kelias

Drąsos Kelias is a center-right party from Lithuania.

All information at a glance: Drąsos Kelias
Name	Drąsos Kelias
Seats in parliament	0 / 141
Political orientation	Centre-right

LCP

Centro partija „Gerovės Lietuva“

LCP (Centro partija „Gerovės Lietuva“) is a party of undefinable orientation from Lithuania. The party advocates strict immigration policy, wants a strong nation-state, and advocates consistent crime fighting.

All information at a glance: LCP
Name	Centro partija „Gerovės Lietuva“
Seats in parliament	0 / 141
Political orientation	Transversal
Core topics	Against multiculturalism Strict immigration policy Strong nationalism Strict crime control

LS

Politinė partija „Lietuvos sąrašas“

LS (Politinė partija „Lietuvos sąrašas“) is a party of undefinable orientation from Lithuania.

All information at a glance: LS
Name	Politinė partija „Lietuvos sąrašas“
Seats in parliament	0 / 141
Political orientation	Transversal

LT

Party ‘Freedom and Justice’

LT (Partija „Laisvė ir teisingumas“) is a center-right party from Lithuania.

In current polls, LT is getting 9.6% of the vote - an increase of +9.6 since the last election.

All information at a glance: LT
Name	Partija „Laisvė ir teisingumas“
Translation	Party ‘Freedom and Justice’
Seats in parliament	0 / 141
Current poll value	9.6 (+9.6 since last election )
Political orientation	Centre-right

TT

Party "Order and Justice"

TT (Partija "Laisvė ir teisingumas") is a right-wing party from Lithuania. The party favors traditional lifestyles, advocates consistent crime fighting, and wants a strong nation-state.

All information at a glance: TT
Name	Partija "Laisvė ir teisingumas"
Translation	Party "Order and Justice"
Group in the EU Parliament	RE
Seats in parliament	0 / 141
Political orientation	Right-wing
Core topics	Prefers traditional lifestyles Strict crime control Against multiculturalism Strong nationalism

TTS

Union of The People and Justice

TTS (Tautos ir teisingumo sąjunga) is a right-wing party from Lithuania.

In current polls, TTS is getting 1.3% of the vote - an increase of +1.3 since the last election.

All information at a glance: TTS
Name	Tautos ir teisingumo sąjunga
Translation	Union of The People and Justice
Seats in parliament	0 / 141
Current poll value	1.3 (+1.3 since last election )
Political orientation	Right-wing

Frequently asked questions & answers

Where is the data from?

The data was collected as part of the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey. As part of this, more than 400 policy experts assessed the positions of major parties. All parties represented in either the national parliament or the EU parliament at the time of the survey were considered. Parties' positions may change over time and differ from the values presented.

website.parties-ches-source