Arvydas Anušauskas
Lithuanian historian and politician (born 1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arvydas Anušauskas (born 29 September 1963) is a Lithuanian politician and historian. He focuses on the history of the interwar Lithuanian secret services, KGB actions in Lithuania, and Soviet repressions in Lithuania. As a member of the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats, he was elected to the Seimas (parliament) in 2008 and reelected in 2012, 2016 and 2020.
Quick Facts Minister for National Defence, Prime Minister ...
Arvydas Anušauskas | |
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Minister for National Defence | |
In office 11 December 2020 – 25 March 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Ingrida Šimonytė |
Preceded by | Raimundas Karoblis |
Succeeded by | Laurynas Kasčiūnas |
Member of Seimas | |
Assumed office 13 November 2020 | |
Preceded by | Aušra Papirtienė |
Constituency | Kalniečiai |
In office 14 November 2016 – 12 November 2020 | |
Constituency | Multi-member |
In office 16 November 2012 – 13 November 2016 | |
Preceded by | Mantas Adomėnas |
Succeeded by | Mykolas Majauskas |
Constituency | Senamiestis |
In office 17 November 2008 – 15 November 2012 | |
Constituency | Multi-member |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-09-29) 29 September 1963 (age 60) Vilnius, Lithuania |
Political party | Homeland Union |
Spouse |
Lina Anušauskienė (m. 2015) |
Children | 1 |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer Forces |
Rank | Lieutenant[1] |
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On 7 December 2020, he was approved to be the Minister of National Defence in the Šimonytė Cabinet.[2] On 15 March 2024, he announced his resignation.[3]