Centenary Policy Institute

15/04/2026

Hungary Elections: insights from a closed discussion — now revealed

Six months ago, experts met in Vilnius to discuss possible political change in Hungary — behind closed doors, in a tense and uncertain moment.
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04/14/2026 Remigijus SimasiusLast November, the Centenary Policy Institute organized a discussion in Vilnius with Márton Hajdú. The discussion was closed — one of those cases when we could not publicly disclose either the meeting itself or, even more so, its conclusions, as the topic was highly ...

16/02/2026

Centenary Policy Institute at the Munich Cyber Security Conference

On February 12, 2026, the Centenary Policy Institute participated in the roundtable discussion “A New Threat: Resisting Algorithmic Propaganda” at the Munich Cyber Security Conference.

The keynote address was delivered by Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space.

A featured case study was presented by Mykolas Katkus, Founder of Repsense, highlighting the company’s latest research and insights into algorithmic influence and digital manipulation.

We are pleased to share an analysis of Repsense’s research and its implications for countering algorithmic propaganda.

Find out more: https://www.centenaryinstitute.eu/events

04/02/2026

The West must act more decisively to defend itself and Ukraine. Too often, politicians avoid difficult but necessary choices. Putin’s greatest fear is the Ukrainian army, now Europe’s defender, while the West fears Russia’s collapse—despite Russia remaining a major threat. Countries closer to Russia understand this best. Europe’s leading democracies must act now by supporting Ukraine and investing in security. Read more about it: https://bit.ly/3ZQglM0

05/01/2026

Venezuela, Oil, and the Kremlin Mafia

Recent developments in Venezuela cast a sharp new light on an analysis published six months ago by the Centenary Policy Institute. That article argued that Venezuela’s government at the time amounted to one of the most successful operations ever run by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). Read against that background, today’s events look like a reversal of fortunes — a mirror operation, this time executed by the United States.

The broader consequences for the international system remain uncertain. For the Kremlin, however, the direction is clear — and it is not favorable.

Read the full article below:

09/13/2024 Daniel Lacalle.Putin and Maduro posters on strike ©Washington PostThe imposition of 21st century socialism in Venezuela has been a carefully designed plan. The recent electoral fraud is merely another milestone in a meticulously calculated process to destroy the economy and independent i...

13/10/2025

On September 17, at the Oginskis Palace in Plungė, the Centenary Policy Institute hosted a discussion that brought together experts from various fields, policy-makers, and community representatives.
The meeting focused on key issues related to regional development. The insights and proposals shared during the discussion formed the basis for the prepared conclusions, which summarize the main highlights and recommendations for further action.
We encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts, ideas, and insights – every opinion matters in ensuring that our collective voice reaches not only decision-makers but also everyone who cares about the vision of the future.
You can read the discussion’s conclusions here: https://bit.ly/43dkU59

25/09/2025

On September 17, 2025, a closed discussion organized by the Centenary Policy Institute took place at the Oginskis Palace.
The event was attended by members of the Institute’s Board and other invited guests.

Held under the Chatham House Rule, the discussion provided an opportunity for open and constructive dialogue on Lithuania’s competitiveness, talent attraction, regional growth, and the influence of interest groups on politics.

We sincerely thank all participants for their valuable insights and engaging discussion!