Lithuanian political leaders agree on constitutional change regarding nuclear weapons
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced that nearly all parliamentary faction leaders support amending the constitution to remove the prohibition on deploying nuclear weapons within the country, deeming the current provision outdated.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has indicated broad political consensus to amend the nation's constitution concerning nuclear weapons. According to Nausėda, almost all leaders of the Lithuanian Seimas factions agree that the existing constitutional clause, which prohibits the deployment of nuclear armaments on Lithuanian soil, is outdated and requires abolition. This agreement among high-ranking officials signals a potential re-evaluation of Lithuania's defense posture and strategic options. The proposed constitutional amendment reflects evolving discussions surrounding national security and regional deterrence, particularly in the current geopolitical climate. The move would allow for greater flexibility in future defense arrangements.
Sources: Радіо Свобода