“I think that what we are doing today is not only a historical event, but also a litmus test for our democracy. Why was there no left party in Lithuania until now? Due to the fact that it is very difficult to establish a party according to the current laws,” she said.
According to the law, no less than 2 thousand people can establish a party in Lithuania. Adult citizens of Lithuania and European Union member states living in Lithuania.
On Wednesday, more than 200 people participated in the party’s founding convention-festival, and they submitted credentials that “TOGETHER. 2093 persons became the founders of the “Left Alliance”.
J. Bielskienė asserted that a two-wing organization is being created – a political party that will have the right to participate in the elections, and a movement that unites left-wing people who do not want to belong to a party.
The main tasks of the new organization are meaningful work without exploitation, economy for nature and man, no fear of poverty and illness, nature is the basis of life, local and sustainable food system, culture and art for all, studies and science without restrictions, a home for everyone, the right to the body and fair life, safe Lithuanian society.
“Together. The Alliance of the Left advocates shortening the work week, first to 32 hours and then to 28 hours, encouraging the expansion of trade unions, progressive taxes on corporations, businesses and high-income landlords, reducing food prices, regulating the housing market by setting rent caps, the fight against climate warming, ensuring the rights of LGBTQ+ people, women, etc.
Currently, there are 24 active political parties in the country.
