With presidential, referendum, and European and parliamentary elections, 2024 is a busy political year for Lithuanians. Yet, the debate mainly focuses on Russia rather than domestic issues. Since the Ukraine invasion, the Baltics have faced renewed tensions with Russia. This month, newly re-elected President Gitanas Nausėda has accelerated Lithuanian militarisation. How is the war in Ukraine shaping Lithuania’s political landscape? And how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
Europe, Day by Day is Europod‘s first daily podcast, in co-production with Sphera Network.
The executive producer of Europe, Day by Day is Alexander Damiano Ricci.
The host of Europe, Day by Day is Emma Belmonte.
The researcher of this episode is Juli Simond.
This episode was produced and edited by Seden Anlar.
Original soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg.
