Artūras Zuokas

Artūras Zuokas is a Lithuanian politician, journalist, and businessman who currently serves as a member of the Seimas, the parliament of Lithuania. He previously served as the Mayor of Vilnius for three terms between 2000 and 2015, becoming the youngest mayor in the city's history at the time of his first election. Throughout his career, he has led several political parties, including the Liberal and Centre Union and the Lithuanian Freedom Union, and has been the chairman of Freedom and Justice since 2024. Known for his eccentric political stunts and involvement in various high-profile controversies, Zuokas remains a prominent and polarizing figure in Lithuanian national politics.