Centre-left set to win as Lithuania votes in general election
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Lithuanians vote on 13 Oct 2024; centre-left expected to replace ruling conservatives; Social Democratic Party predicted to secure around 20% of votes; ruling centre-right Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats expected to receive around 15%; Lithuania's population is 2.8 million; defence spending at 3% of GDP; President Gitanas Nauseda supports government change; new populist party Nemunas Dawn led by Remigijus Zemaitaitis faces controversy; elections allocate 141 parliamentary seats, with run-off on 27 Oct 2024.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3282152/centre-left-set-win-lithuania-votes-general-election