Dawn of Nemunas
Dawn of Nemunas Nemuno aušra | |
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| Abbreviation | NA |
| Chairperson | Remigijus Žemaitaitis[1] |
| Founder | Remigijus Žemaitaitis |
| Founded | 11 November 2023 |
| Registered | 16 January 2024 |
| Split from | Freedom and Justice |
| Membership (2024) | 2,296 |
| Ideology | Lithuanian nationalism Regionalism[2] |
| Political position | Right-wing to far-right |
| Colours | Orange Brown |
| Seimas | 1 / 141 |
The Dawn of Nemunas (Lithuanian: Nemuno aušra) is a Lithuanian political party founded by Remigijus Žemaitaitis after his expulsion from the Freedom and Justice party due to his anti-Semitic statements. The party was founded in November 2023 and registered in January 2024.
History[edit]
Background[edit]
In May 2023, Remigijus Žemaitaitis published antisemitic comments on Facebook, in which he claimed that “the Jews and Russians” oppressed ethnic Lithuanians during the Second World War and were responsible for the 1944 massacre of the village of Pirčiupiai.[3] The comments were received with harsh criticism and condemnation from Lithuanian politicians, the Lithuanian Jewish community and numerous ambassadors to Lithuania. The office of the Prosecutor General launched an ongoing investigation to Žemaitaitis' actions.[4] On 19 May 2023 Freedom and Justice terminated Žemaitaitis's membership in the party, and Artūras Paulauskas became the party's interim chairman.[5]
Foundation[edit]
On 11 November 2023, Remigijus Žemaitaitis announced the creation of a political party under the name Dawn of Nemunas.[6][7][8] He also said that his party plans to take part in all elections held in 2024 and nominate its own presidential candidate. Earlier, Žemaitaitis said that he had gathered more than 3,000 people to create the party.[9] He also claimed that most of the Freedom and Justice faction will join the new political force.[10]
The party was registered on 16 January 2024. The party had 2,296 inaugural members during the registration.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Leista registruoti Žemaitaičio vadovaujamą partiją "Nemuno aušra"". LRT (in Lithuanian). 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Žemaitaitis pateikė dokumentus partijos "Nemuno aušra" steigimui". Delfi (in Lithuanian). 22 November 2023.
- ^ Andrukaitytė, Milena. "Lithuanian MP Žemaitaitis stripped of immunity over anti-Semitic posts".
- ^ Canaan, Lidor. "Lithuanian lawmaker in hot water after quoting song urging kids to kill Jews". Times of Israel.
- ^ „Laisvė ir teisingumas“ stabdo Žemaitaičio narystę partijoje
- ^ Geštautas, Alvydas (2023-11-17). "K. Bilius – kuriamos partijos Nemuno aušra vicepirmininkas". BIČIULIS (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Žemaitaitis skelbia įkūręs naują partiją "Nemuno aušra"". lrt.lt (in Lithuanian). 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "R.Žemaitaitis patvirtintas naujai įkurtos partijos "Nemuno aušra" pirmininku". 15min.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "R. Žemaitaitis skelbia įkūręs partiją". Kauno diena (in Lithuanian). 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Žemaitaitis skelbia įkūręs naują partiją "Nemuno aušra"". lrt.lt (in Lithuanian). 2023-11-11. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Rekvizitai.lt. "Nemuno Aušra". Rekvizitai.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
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