The Social Democrats in Lithuania have named deputy party leader Gintautas Paluckas as their candidate for prime minister after a decisive victory in the recent parliamentary elections. Paluckas, 45, who previously led the party from 2017 to 2021, possesses “a lot of experience and the necessary qualities” for the role of head of government, said party leader Vilija Blinkevičiūtė on Wednesday in Vilnius. Blinkevičiūtė, 64, stated that she would not pursue the position due to her age and health but will continue her service as a member of the European Parliament, a role she has held since 2009….