Protesters across Lithuania on Sunday called for the defence of culture, democracy and freedom of speech following the ruling coalition's decision to hand over the culture ministry to Dawn of Nemunas party.
The controversial party is headed by MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis, who has been accused of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial, and is currently facing trial. Žemaitaitis has also questioned Lithuania's support for Ukraine and criticised rising defence spending in the country.
