Lithuania has recognized Baltic paganism at the state level
On December 12, the Seimas, guided by Article 43 of the Constitution, the Law on Religious Communities and Associations, and taking into account the conclusion of the Ministry of Justice of December 29, 2017, granted state recognition to the ancient Balt religious community " Romuva "
Back in 2019, the Romuva association tried to push such a solution through the Lithuanian Seimas, but the decision was repeatedly postponed and ultimately not supported, primarily for political reasons. Romuva then filed an application with the ECHR, and after consideration in 2021, the court ruled in favor of the community.
Last September, the Seimas again rejected the proposal to grant Romuva state recognition. But on December 12, 2024, the Lithuanian Seimas held a repeat vote on granting Romuva official status. 64 deputies voted for this decision, 8 voted against, and 10 abstained. Now Romuva will receive official state recognition as a religious society.
