Greens nominate human rights activist Norbutas for Vilnius mayor

The non-parliamentary Lithuanian Green Party has nominated former deputy environment minister, transport innovation specialist and human rights activist Martynas Norbutas for mayor of Vilnius, LRT reported.

“Vilnius has huge potential, but we too often judge the city by new construction projects, investment attracted or international titles. How are the people who live here doing? How much do they pay for housing, how much time do they spend in traffic, and what kind of environment do they find when they leave home? I want these questions to become the main measure of the city authorities’ work,” Norbutas said in a statement issued by the party.

Norbutas criticised the priorities of the current city administration, pointing to slow apartment block renovation, rising public transport costs, housing affordability problems, a waste management crisis and decisions about the future of green spaces.

At the announcement, the party also unveiled its campaign slogan: “Not for interests, but for people. A living Vilnius for everyone.” Municipal council and mayoral elections are due to take place on March 7, 2027.