Lithuania

The impeached former head of state, Rolandas Paksas, appears likely to enter a run-off with favourite Valdas Adamkus in the presidential election to be held in June, after his candidacy was approved by the Central Electoral Commission. Despite having recorded an unexpected victory over incumbent Adamkus in 2003 on a populist platform, we believe that Paksas will not be returned to office this year. Nonetheless, his candidacy may cause disruption to domestic

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