Dovilė Šakalienė
Profile
Dovilė Šakalienė is a Lithuanian politician and psychologist who has served as a member of the Seimas since 2016. A former human rights defender and journalist, she previously served as Lithuania's Minister of National Defence from December 2024 until her resignation in October 2025. Throughout her political career, she has been a prominent advocate for child protection reforms, European defense integration, and strong stances against authoritarian regimes.
Details
- Born
- 1978-06-01 · 48 years old
- Birth place
- Panevėžys, Lithuania
- Education
- Vilnius University, Mykolas Romeris University
- Career
- Psychologist, human rights defender, journalist
