Attempted takeover of Lithuania's public broadcaster

by name voted on 22.01.2026

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over legislative attempts in Lithuania to undermine the independence and funding of its national public broadcaster, LRT. It calls for immediate protection of media freedom.

10 22.01.2026

Resolution

human rights

european union

public administration

information and information processing

Key points

Deep concerns regarding the independence of Lithuania's national public broadcaster, LRT.
Legislative measures that freeze the broadcaster's budget for several years at 2025 levels.
Proposed reforms to allow the dismissal of management through a simple majority and secret voting.
Risks associated with 'ad personam' legislation that appears to target specific individuals in leadership positions.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

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Documents (PDFs)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania Follow up to T10-0024/2026

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