President Faces Runoff Against Former Premier
From Times Wire Reports
President Valdas Adamkus, who guided the former Soviet republic of Lithuania to expected membership in the European Union and NATO, failed to win 50% of the vote in his bid for reelection. Adamkus will face former Prime Minister Rolandas Paksas on Jan. 5.
Adamkus, a former U.S. citizen, enjoyed high approval ratings. The 76-year-old helped garner invitations into the EU and North Atlantic Treaty Organization earlier this year but failed to overcome a large field of candidates and low turnout.
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