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Petras Gražulis
Lithuanian right-wing politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Petras Gražulis (born 28 October 1958) is a Lithuanian politician, former Member of the Seimas and current member of the European Parliament.[2] Gražulis is also the incumbent chairman of the right-wing People and Justice Union party. He is known for his political scandals and hardline opposition to LGBT rights.
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Quick Facts Chairman of the People and Justice Union, Preceded by ...
Petras Gražulis | |
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![]() Gražulis in 2024 | |
Chairman of the People and Justice Union | |
Assumed office 29 September 2021 | |
Preceded by | Naglis Puteikis |
Member of the European Parliament for Lithuania | |
Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
Member of the Seimas | |
In office 25 November 1996 – 18 December 2023 | |
Constituency | Multi-member (1996–2000) Gargždai (2000–2016) Multi-member (2016–2020) Gargždai (2020–2023) |
Member of the Kaunas City Council | |
In office 5 April 1990 – 23 March 1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-10-28) 28 October 1958 (age 65) Mankūnai, Alytus, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
Political party | TTS (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | LKDP (1989–2006) TT (2008–2018) Independent (2006–2008; 2018–2021) |
Spouse |
Raminta Gražulienė
(m. 1990; div. 2013) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Kaunas Polytechnic Institute |
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