lost its representative in the European Parliament. In 2019 and 2020 the party lost many notorious members (e. g. Petras Gražulis, Kęstas Komskis) by expulsions or resignations. On September 25, 2019, Remigijus Žemaitaitis proposed formation of new party called "Sovereign Lithuania" or "United Lithuania – Sovereign Lithuania". Prior the 2020 parliamentary election, former party members joined ranks not only in the Freedom and Justice, but also in the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (e. g. Algimantas Dumbrava) and in the Liberal Movement (e. g. most of Pagėgiai Municipality members along with the mayor, Vaidas Bendaravičius). Leaders Rolandas Paksas (2002–2003 and 2004–2016) Valentinas Mazuronis (2003–2004) Remigijus Žemaitaitis (2016–2020) Notable members Petras Gražulis, a controversial conservative politician, a staunch opponent of the LGBT rights, known for his anti-gay statements Juozas Imbrasas, former member of the European Parliament and mayor of Vilnius Marija Aušrinė Pavilionienė, a famous Lithuanian feminist and human rights activist, used to be a member of the party Rolandas Pavilionis (1944–2006), a former dean of Vilnius University Elections Presidential elections 2002–3: Rolandas Paksas wins election with 54.7% of votes in run-off, after finishing 2nd, with 19.7%, in first round. 2004: Did not enter 2009: Valentinas Mazuronis finishes 3rd, with 6.16%. 2014: Did not enter 2019: Did not enter Parliamentary elections European Parliament elections 2004: 6th, 6.8% of the vote and 1 seat (of 13). 2009: 3rd, 11.9% of the vote and 2 seats (of 12). 2014: 4th, 14.25% of the vote and 2 seats (of 11). 2019: 11th, 2.73% of the vote and did not receive any seats (former party leader Rolandas Paksas ran as an independent and received 4% of the vote). References External links Political parties established in 2002 Eurosceptic parties in Lithuania Right-wing populism in Lithuania 2002 establishments in Lithuania National conservative parties Nationalist parties in Lithuania Right-wing populist parties 2020 disestablishments in Lithuania Right-wing parties in Europe