Vilija Blinkeviciute, Lithuania’s likely next PM

Vilija Blinkeviciute, 64, is poised to become Lithuania’s next prime minister as her Social Democratic Party leads in the elections. A veteran public servant and European Parliament member, she has built her reputation advocating for social issues over several decades. The former Minister of Social Security and Labor (2000-2008) is known for increasing pensions and benefits. Her party is favored to win enough seats in Sunday’s second round to replace the ruling conservatives.READ FULL