Three politicians plan to run for the leadership of the Lithuanian opposition Liberal Movement, including the party’s current leader, Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen. The other two are MP and former culture minister Simonas Kairys and Plungė Mayor Audrius Klišonis.
The three candidates notified the party’s board of their intentions on Wednesday night.
The divisions of the Liberal Movement had nominated a total of five candidates for the party chairmanship.
Direct election of the new chair of the party will be held online between September 8–12. The second round, if necessary, is scheduled for September 18–20.
All party members will be eligible to vote.
The leader of the Liberal Movement is elected for a two-year term. The number of terms is not limited.
Former European chess champion Čmilytė-Nielsen has led the party since 2019.
The Liberal Movement currently has 12 seats in the Lithuanian parliament, Seimas.
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