Mantas Adomėnas

Secretary General of the Community of Democracies.
Classicist, writer, politician.

[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya @Tsihanouskaya]

We need a new approach to dealing with dictators.

Appeasement fails. Half-measures fail.

What works is decisiveness—and the will to hold dictators accountable.

Thank you to @CommunityofDem for hosting me at the #WEF26 discussion on the frontlines of democracy.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

The Community of Democracies opened the 41st Governing Council Meeting under the Presidency of Poland, marking the close of its one-year term. Member States gathered to review progress, set priorities, and strengthen cooperation in support of democratic values.

[Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹 @GLandsbergis]

Why is Lithuania betraying Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya? I hope I am wrong, but it looks like the Lithuanian government is turning dark very quickly.

[林佳龍 Lin Chia-lung @chia_lung]

In Warsaw, MOFA signed an MOU with @CommunityofDem, strengthening cooperation on info-resilience, democratic governance & civic participation. Taiwan stands with like-minded nations, keeping the flame of democracy alive and working for freedom and global prosperity.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Congratulations to H.E. Mr. TAE Junyoul, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Poland.

Korea has been an active CoD Member State, supporting initiatives that advance democratic values worldwide

[Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹 @GLandsbergis]

A new UK extradition agreement with China would be a disastrous betrayal of the people who left Hong Kong to live in freedom.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

📢 "The politically motivated arrests and silencing of independent voices threaten Georgia’s democratic future."

The Secretary General of the Community of Democracies calls for the release of opposition leaders and respect for fundamental freedoms.
🔗 https://t.co/CdEnx5q9iq

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Excellent exchange between Secretary General Mantas @Adomenas and H.E. Ramiro Fernandez, Ambassador of Spain to Poland @EmbEspPolonia, discussing current trends affecting the world’s democracies and prospects for collaborative efforts within the Community of Democracies

[Lord (David) Alton @DavidAltonHL]

Good to see former President Tsai warmly welcomed by brave Lithuania.The Baltic countries know exactly what it is like to be occupied by Communist dictators - and to see freedom ultimately triumph. @DSakaliene @Adomenas @MPIainDS @ipacglobal @Taiwan_in_UK @taiwanappg @MiriamMLex

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

At the upcoming Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025 #CD2025, Secretary General dr. Mantas @Adomenas will discuss lessons shaped across continents: defending elections, forging alliances, standing firm for freedom and democracy

#DefendDemocracy @AoDemocracies

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Thank you to @FundPulaskiego @Pisarski @trzcinska_a @TomekObremski for hosting a very productive meeting with SG @Adomenas and Mateusz Mielczarek. We had a great discussion on our cooperation in the context of 🇵🇱 CoD Presidency and #WSF2025.

[Mantas Adomėnas @Adomenas]

Unjust war must be stopped–yet not in order to buy an impermanent and undignified peace at the price of further injustice. We can’t betray Ukraine now. Ukraine’s voice must be final in any discussions on peace and security on its territory.
Full statement: https://t.co/FFwLKFcCq2

[Mantas Adomėnas @Adomenas]

Those protecting liberty & human rights against horrendous odds & the enormous might of modern tyrannies often find themselves terribly alone. I am proud that the Community of Democracies Member States joined in the statement supporting persecuted Hong Kong democrats

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

CoD Members 🇨🇦🇪🇪🇱🇹🇬🇧🇺🇸 call on #Beijing and #HongKong authorities to release all unjustly detained political prisoners, uphold a free and open system, and ensure the democratic development of Hong Kong.

Statement: https://t.co/MAl4t3eUiv

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

Powerful remarks from Belarusian activist and filmmaker Andrew Gnyot at the CoD conference on the Future of #Belarus #StandWithBelarus

https://t.co/YpqMCZtyy6

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

The Community of Democracies welcomes @Tsihanouskaya, other pro-democracy activists, and state representatives to discuss “The Future of Belarus”.

The event aims to catalyse the exchange of knowledge to step up diplomatic support for the fight on behalf of democracy in #Belarus.

[CoD @CommunityofDem]

The Memorandum of Understanding between the Community of Democracies represented by Secretary General @Adomenas and @CabinetBelarus led by @Tsihanouskaya confirms the Community’s unwavering support for the democratic forces in Belarus

#StandWithBelarus #FreeBelarus

[Mantas Adomėnas @Adomenas]

It’s a new page in CoD mission. As authoritarianism encroaches more & more people become enslaved by tyrannical regimes. Their democratic aspirations must be heard in global dialogue through leaders like Sviatlana—elected by the people—& no dictator can take away that mandate 4/4

[Mantas Adomėnas @Adomenas]

In 16 days 🇧🇾 dictator Lukashenko will stage sham election—self-legitimation farce to justify his theft of liberty, political & human rights, & future from Belarusian people. Community of Democracies urges free-world countries: don’t cede an inch of legitimacy to Minsk regime 1/4

[Mantas Adomėnas @Adomenas]

Today, Community of Democracies signed MoU with the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus represented by Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya . We will work together to help Belarusian people’s fight for their liberty, dignity, & rightful place of Belarus in the European family 3/4