Lithuania's centre-left opposition says it will try to form government

Voters receive ballots at a polling station during early voting in the Lithuanian general elections, in Vilnius, Lithuania, October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Janis Laizans

VILNIUS/PANEVEZYS, Lithuania (Reuters) -Lithuania's centre-left opposition Social Democrats (SD) will attempt to form a majority coalition government together with two other parties following the country's parliamentary election, its leader said on Sunday.

Early results showed SD ahead in the election, which was dominated by concerns over living costs and potential threats from neighbouring Russia.