Mass protests have erupted in Lithuania over planned changes to broadcasting laws

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025

Der Standard

Mass protests in Lithuania over planned broadcasting law changes fear Hungarian influence; EU seeks clarity.

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Mass protests are occurring in Lithuania due to planned changes to the broadcasting law, with demonstrators fearing a “Hungarian path,” prompting calls for clarification from the EU Commission. A second vote on the LRT is expected in the Seimas, raising concerns about public service broadcasting and political influence, drawing comparisons to media control under Viktor Orbán’s government in Hungary.

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