Lithuania Considers Removing Constitutional Ban on Nuclear Weapons

The move follows remarks from the incoming prime minister and is supported by the president and parliamentary leaders, citing worsening geopolitical circumstances.

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Lithuania is debating the removal of a constitutional ban on weapons of mass destruction, with President Gitanas Nausėda and Prime Minister-designate Mindaugas Sinkevičius supporting the change.
The move aims to enhance NATO defense capabilities amid a deteriorating geopolitical situation, though there are no immediate plans to store nuclear weapons.

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Lithuania is debating the removal of a constitutional ban on weapons of mass destruction, with President Gitanas Nausėda and Prime Minister-designate Mindaugas Sinkevičius supporting the change. The move aims to enhance NATO defense capabilities amid a deteriorating geopolitical situation, though there are no immediate plans to store nuclear weapons.

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