Andrius Kubilius is a Lithuanian politician who has held significant roles in both Lithuanian and European governance. He served as the Prime Minister of Lithuania twice, from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012, and was a long-time member of the Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas). He was also the chairman of the conservative Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats party. Since 2019, he has been a Member of the European Parliament, and currently serves as the European Commissioner for Defence and Space.
