Who defeated Adamkus in the 2003 presidential election?
Dalia Grybauskaitė
Artūras Paulauskas
Rolandas Paksas
Vytautas Landsbergis
Answer
Rolandas Paksas, a Lithuanian politician and former Prime Minister, defeated incumbent Valdas Adamkus in the 2003 presidential election. Paksas' victory was largely attributed to his populist and anti-corruption platform, which resonated with voters. However, his presidency was short-lived, as he was impeached and removed from office in 2004 due to allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
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