Lithuania's Political Parties: Positions and Profiles Compared

Pro-Redistribution

Market-Driven

Public Investment

Austerity & Tax Cuts

Free Trade

Protectionism

Civil Liberties

Law & Order

Pro-Promotion

Against Promotion

Pro-Equality

Traditional Values

Pro-Marriage

Against

Secularism

Religious Influence

Focus on Urban Areas

Focus on Rural Areas

Environmental Protection Over Economic Growth

Economic Growth Over Environmental Protection

Climate Protection First

Economic Growth First

Open

Restrictive

Multiculturalism

Assimilation

Expand Rights

Equal Treatment Only

Cosmopolitan

Nationalist

Decentralized

Strong Executive

Independent

Executive Oversight

Federalism

Centralism

DP

Labour Party

Liberal

The Darbo Partija (Labour Party) is a populist, centrist-liberal party in Lithuania. It combines an economically liberal agenda with robust social policy promises and a strong orientation towards charismatic leaders, regularly alternating between governing and opposition roles.

DSVL

Democratic Union 'For Lithuania'

Green

Centre-Right

Pro EU

The 'Demokratų sąjunga „Vardan Lietuvos“' (DSVL) is a center-left, pro-European party in Lithuania. It combines a strong emphasis on social justice and state welfare with a pragmatic, statesmanlike approach to governance, devoid of radical ideologies.

Laisvės

Freedom Party

Liberal

Pro EU

The Laisvės partija (Freedom Party) is a liberal, progressive political party in Lithuania. It consistently champions individual liberties, LGBTQ+ rights, and a modern, digitally-driven society, thereby occupying the left-liberal flank of the political spectrum in the Baltics.

Lietuvos lenkų rinkimų akcija

Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania

Regional

Right

LLRA-KŠS

Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Alliance

Centre-Right

The LLRA-KŠS is a regionalist interest party representing the Polish minority in Lithuania, advocating a value-conservative Christian worldview. It combines the protection of ethnic identity with a strong emphasis on traditional family values and religious norms.

LRLS

Liberal Movement

Liberal

Pro EU

LRP

Lithuanian Regions Party

Centre-Left

LS

Lithuanian List

Big-tent party

Pro EU

Politinė partija „Lietuvos sąrašas“ (LS) is a Lithuanian protest and civic party that sees itself as a moral alternative to the established party system. It serves as a platform for intellectuals and activists who advocate against corruption and for strengthening civil society.

LSDP

Lithuanian Social Democratic Party

Social Democratic

Pro EU

The LSDP is a social democratic party in Lithuania. As the country's oldest active political force, it combines a pro-European stance with a focus on social justice and a robust welfare state. It is considered the leading force of the left-wing spectrum in Lithuanian politics.

LT

Freedom and Justice Party

Centre-Right

The "Freedom and Justice" Party (LT) is a right-liberal and conservative party in Lithuania. It combines economically liberal approaches with a strong emphasis on law, order, and state sovereignty, positioning itself as a pragmatic centrist force.

LVŽS

Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union

Green

Centre-Right

The Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) is a value-conservative, agrarian-focused political force in Lithuania. It combines a strong focus on environmental protection and rural development with traditional family values and a skeptical stance towards social liberalization.

Naujoji sąjunga (socialliberalai)

New Union (Social Liberals)

Liberal

The Naujoji sąjunga (Social Liberals) is a Lithuanian centrist party pursuing a social-liberal agenda. It combines economically liberal principles with a strong emphasis on social justice and governmental efficiency to drive Lithuania's modernization.

Nemuno Aušra

Nemunas Dawn

Right

Nemuno Aušra (Dawn of the Nemunas) is a populist and national-conservative political party in Lithuania. It blends left-leaning economic pledges with fierce rhetoric targeting the political establishment and has gained international notoriety for controversial statements, some of which have been deemed antisemitic, made by its leadership.

NS

National Alliance

Right

TS-LKD

Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats

Centre-Right

Pro EU

The TS-LKD is a conservative, Christian Democratic party in Lithuania. As a leading center-right force, it merges national-conservative values with a strong pro-European and transatlantic orientation, seeing itself as a guardian of Lithuanian independence and democracy.

LLP

Lithuanian People's Party

Right

LŽP

Lithuanian Green Party

Green

Big-tent party

Pro EU

Tautos ir teisingumo sąjunga

National and Justice Union

Right

Tautos kiltis

TK

Right

Drąsos Kelias

Way of Courage

Centre-Right

Anti-EU

Jaunoji Lietuva

Young Lithuania

Right-wing Populist

Anti-EU

Krikščionių demokratų sąjunga

Christian Democratic Union

Christian Democratic

Pro EU

Krikščionių konservatorių socialinė sąjunga

Christian Conservative Social Union

Christian Democratic

Pro EU

LCP

Lithuanian Centre Party

Right-wing Populist

LiCS

Liberal and Centre Union

Liberal

Pro EU

Lietuvių tautininkų sąjunga

Lithuanian Nationalist Union

Right-wing Populist

EU-Skeptic

Lietuvos centro sąjunga

Lithuanian Centre Union

Liberal

Pro EU

Lietuvos demokratinė darbo partija

Lithuanian Democratic Labour Party

Social Democratic

Pro EU

Lietuvos demokratų partija

Lithuanian Democratic Party Joint List

Liberal

Pro EU

Lietuvos komunistų partija

Lithuanian Communist Party

Left-wing

EU-Skeptic

Lietuvos krikščionys demokratai

Lithuanian Christian Democrats

Christian Democratic

Pro EU

Lietuvos Laisvės Sąjunga

Lithuanian Freedom Union (Liberals)

Liberal

Pro EU

Lietuvos laisvės sąjunga

Lithuanian Liberty Union

Right-wing Populist

EU-Skeptic

Lietuvos moterų partija — NDP

Lithuanian Women's Party — New Democracy Party

Social Democratic

Lietuvos politinių kalinių ir tremtinių sąjunga

Lithuanian Union of Political Prisoners and Deportees

Right

Anti-EU

Lietuvos regionų partija

Lithuanian Social Democratic Labour Party — Lithuanian Regions Party

Social Democratic

Pro EU

Lietuvos rusų sąjunga

Lithuanian Russian Union

Regional

Centre

Lietuvos valstiečių ir žaliųjų sąjunga

Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union / Lithuanian Peasants' Populist Union

Agrarian

Lietuvos valstiečių partija

Lithuanian Peasants' Party

Agrarian

Lietuvos žalioji partija

Lithuanian Green Party

Green

Centre-Left

Tautos prisikėlimo partija

National Revival Party

Liberal

Pro EU

TT

Freedom and Justice Party

Right

Tvarka ir teisingumas

Order and Justice — Liberal Democratic Party

Conservative