Petras Gražulis

Petras Gražulis is a Lithuanian politician currently serving as a member of the European Parliament and chairman of the People and Justice Union. A long-time figure in Lithuanian politics, he previously served as a Member of the Seimas from 1996 until his impeachment in 2023 for casting a vote on behalf of another parliamentarian. Known for his hardline conservative views, outspoken opposition to LGBT rights, and frequent involvement in political controversies, Gražulis began his career as a dissident during the Soviet era and was a founding member of the Lithuanian Christian Democratic Party.