Inequality tops agenda as Lithuanians choose new president

Lithuanians began voting on Sunday for a new president in a tight race dominated by concerns over income inequality and poverty in the Baltic state boasting some of the eurozone's strongest growth.

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Lithuanian presidential candidate, economist Gitanas Nauseda, speaks to the media during an early vote, two days ahead of the presidential elections, at a polling station in Vilnius, Lithuania on May 10, 2019. - For all its economic growth, income inequality and poverty are top election issues as Lithuanians vote on May 12, 2019 for a new president in round one of a tight race in the Baltic eurozone state. Nine candidates are vying to replace two-term independent incumbent Dalia Grybauskaite, but surveys show that only three stand any real chance of making it to the expected May 26 run-off coinciding with European parliament elections. (Photo by Petras Malukas / AFP)

2019-05-12 09:51:10

Lithuanians began voting on Sunday for a new president in a tight race dominated by concerns over income inequality and poverty in the Baltic state boasting some of the eurozone's strongest growth.

Nine candidates are vying to replace two-term independent incumbent Dalia Grybauskaite, but surveys suggest only three stand a chance of making it to an expected May 26 run-off that would coincide with European Parliament elections

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