The ‘Madrit Summit’ – meeting of leaders of European patriotic, libertarian, Christian and centre-right parties – took place on 28th and 29th January. The main message of the summit was ‘Defend Europe’. The meeting was hosted by Santiago Abascal, leader of the Spanish party Vox. Party leaders from all over Europe came to Madrid to support a Europe of Homelands based on Christian values. Read more
Due to the huge increase of raw materials’ prices, bills for heating and water increased too. In response to this situation, the faction of the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Alliance of the Vilnius District Municipality Council has registered a draft resolution, which had foreseen as much as 50% heating subsidy for residents as of January 2022. The Vilnius District Municipality would spend up to 2 million euros for this purpose. Read more
The Seimas of Lithuania has adopted the draft Act on the spelling of names and surnames allowing to use Latin letter when writing ones’ names. Poles in Lithuania will only be able to use the letter „w” among others approved („w”, „x”, „q”). The changes do not include the letters with diacritics, that are important to Lithuanian Poles: ą, ć, ę, ł, ń, ó, ś, ź, ż, dź, dż. If the President signs the bill, it will come into force on 1st May 2022. Read more
Last Monday, on 19th July, local residents of Dieveniškės met with the Member of the Polish Parliament Anna Maria Siarkowska, Member of the Lithuanian Parliament Česlav Olševski and Member of the European Parliament Valdemar Tomaševski. The meeting concerned the outrageous attempt of the conservative-liberal coalition to establish a centre for about a thousand Islamic economic migrants in the centre of the town. It has to be mentioned that an extraordinary session of the Šalčininkai District Self-Government Council took place on 16th July where Councillors unanimously opposed the idea to establish the centre for immigrants in Dieveniškės. However, Minister Arvydas Anušauskas ignored the decision of the Council and the will of the inhabitants and is still trying to impose his plan. Read more
Česlav Olševski, Member of the Seimas from the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania-Christian Families Alliance, raised the issue of land restitution once again during the morning session of the Seimas (during the so-called government hour,) last Thursday, on 10th June. The subject of finalizing the process of restoring property rights, especially relevant to the inhabitants of the Vilnius Region, hardly appears in the public space anymore, although it is a priority for the state. Read more
‘The future of Europe should be built on the foundation of Christian values,’ stated Valdemar Tomaševski, Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Chairman of the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Alliance (EAPL-CFA) during the seventh conference on ‘Future of Europe. New Hope’ organized by the Group of European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) in Vilnius. Read more
‘If Christ were to have remained a prisoner of the tomb, humanity and all of creation, in a certain way, would have lost their meaning. But You, Christ, are truly risen.’
John Paul II
Easter is the time of rebirth of faith in the strength of Christ and traditions. It is a time of hope, despite conditions that are sometimes difficult to accept and explain.
I wish you and your families to see the light of Easter morning entering every home and bringing peace, joy and happiness.
Please accept the best wishes of health, lots of spring optimism, a warm family atmosphere, mutual kindness and respect.
Happy and Blessed Easter!
Valdemar Tomaševski, Chairman of the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Alliance Member of the European Parliament
The plenary session of the European Parliament is taking place this week. Most meetings and tasks are organised remotely due to Covid-19. Among the many current issues related to combating the effects of the pandemic, the European Parliament also discussed the state of human rights and democracy and the Union’s policy in this area. Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Chairman of the EAPL-CFA, Valdemar Tomaševski also participated in the exchange of views on these topics. Read more
The most beautiful time of the year is ahead of us. It is the time of kindness, forgiveness, and mercy. Let the festive atmosphere make us more optimistic, full of love, hope and faith.
May the newborn Jesus find a place in our hearts and bring grace and peace to our homes and families. I wish that the star of Bethlehem becomes a sign on our path to happiness.
First of all, may the coming new year be healthy. But also, may it be the time of the realization of personal intentions, plans, and innermost dreams.
And to us, the residents of the Vilnius Region, despite various turbulences and difficulties, I wish to proudly bear the deserved title of the most patriotic and united around the slogan God – Honour – Homeland Polish Nation.
Valdemar Tomaševski
Chairman of the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Alliance
