Lithuania - Law enforcement unions decry stagnant pay - November 30, 2025

Unions representing police officers, border guards, firefighters, and other uniformed personnel are calling on the Government to honour its earlier pledge to raise salaries, warning they will join a protest planned by the cultural sector at the end of November if no action is taken. Union leaders say next year’s state budget falls short by at least €150 million to cover wages and essential work equipment. The Interior Minister said that although pay increases were planned, rising national defence and other state priorities have outweighed the allocation for law enforcement.

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