On 1 October, police officers held a march in Vilnius demanding for higher salaries and better working conditions. The Lithuanian Police Trade Union (LPPS) said that the event was aimed to draw the Government’s attention to the planned police reform and to reach an agreement on long-term strategy that would strengthen the police force. According to LPPS, the majority of police officers are paid below the average salary and earn less than € 1,000 per month. The trade union notes that this affects the motivation to serve in the police and makes it harder to attract young officers.
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