Karolis Podolskis
Lietuvos socialdemokratų partijos frakcija
Oficialus Seimo profilis ↗Karolis Podolskis yra Lietuvos politikas, Seimo narys nuo 2024 metų. Jis aktyviai dalyvauja Lietuvos socialdemokratų partijos veikloje nuo 2006 metų, 2025 metais tapo LSDP Marijampolės skyriaus pirmininku bei partijos prezidiumo nariu. Podolskis turi viešosios politikos magistro laipsnį ir socialinio darbo bakalauro laipsnius. Jo karjera apima įvairias administracines ir politines pareigas Marijampolės savivaldybėje bei Seime. 2024 m. jis laimėjo Seimo rinkimus Marijampolės vienmandatėje apygardoje. 2025 m. jis buvo susijęs su čekių su degalais skandalu, susijusiu su Marijampolės meru Povilu Isoda.
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Karolis Podolskis is married.
„Er ist verheiratet. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karolis_Podolskis#:~:text=Er%20ist%20verheiratet))“
Karolis Podolskis was born on June 13, 1985, in Vilkaviškis district municipality (Lithuania).
„Gimimo data | 1985 m. birželio 13 d.... Gimimo vieta | Vilkaviškio rajono savivaldybė“
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In 2013, Podolskis earned a Master’s degree in public policy from Mykolas Romeris University.
„2013 | Mykolo Romerio universitetas, viešosios politikos magistras“
In 2010, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in social work from Klaipėda University.
„2010 | Klaipėdos universitetas, socialinio darbo bakalauras“
In 2008, Podolskis obtained a Bachelor’s degree in social work from Marijampolė College.
„2008 | Marijampolės kolegija, socialinio darbo bakalauras“
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From 2017 to 2024, he served as the Director of the Marijampolė municipal administration.
„2017–2024 | Marijampolės savivaldybės administracija, direktorius“
In 2016–2017, Podolskis served as the Government’s representative in Marijampolė County.
„2016–2017 | Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės atstovas Marijampolės apskrityje“
From 2011 to 2016, he worked as an assistant-secretary to a Member of the Seimas (Parliament).
„2011–2016 | Lietuvos Respublikos Seimo kanceliarija, Seimo nario padėjėjas-sekretorius“
In 2010–2011, Podolskis was the Deputy Director for economic affairs at the Marijampolė Cultural Center.
„2010–2011 | Marijampolės kultūros centras, direktoriaus pavaduotojas ūkio reikalams“
From 2008 to 2010, he worked as a senior specialist in the Education, Social Affairs and Services division of the Marijampolė County Governor’s Administration.
„2008–2010 | Marijampolės apskrities viršininko administracija, Švietimo, socialinių reikalų ir paslaugų priežiūros skyrius, vyresnysis specialistas“
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He has been a member of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) since 2006.
„Nuo 2006 | Lietuvos socialdemokratų partija, narys“
Karolis Podolskis has been a Member of the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) since November 14, 2024.
„Member of the Seimas from 11/14/2024... Elected: Marijampolės (No: 54) in the electoral constituency“
He served as a member of the Marijampolė Municipal Council from 2011 to 2016.
„2011–2016 | Marijampolės savivaldybės taryba, narys“
By 2025, Podolskis became the chairman of the LSDP’s Marijampolė branch, which made him a member of the party’s national presidium (replacing Mayor Povilas Isoda, who suspended his membership amid a scandal).
„prezidiumą sudaro apie 60 narių, tarp jų... Seimo narys Karolis Podolskis. Jis prezidiumo nariu tapo kaip... Marijampolės skyriaus pirmininkas, nes buvęs pirmininkas meras Povilas Isoda dėl „čekiukų“ skandalo... narystę partijoje... sustabdęs“
He led the Marijampolė branch of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Youth Union (LSDJS) from 2006 to 2007.
„2006–2007 m. Lietuvos socialdemokratinio jaunimo sąjungos Marijampolės skyriaus pirmininkas“
Since November 14, 2024, Podolskis has served as Deputy Chair of the Social Democratic Party’s parliamentary group in the Seimas.
„11/14/2024 | Lithuanian Social Democratic Party Political Group, Deputy Chair“
In 2025, Podolskis introduced and secured the passage of amendments to Lithuania’s Social Services Law, ensuring that all personal care workers could attend the mandatory 160-hour training free of charge.
„Seime po pateikimo pritarta Socialinių paslaugų įstatymo pakeitimams, kuriais visiems individualios priežiūros specialistams (socialinio darbuotojo padėjėjams ir lankomosios priežiūros darbuotojams) būtų sudaryta galimybė nemokamai išklausyti privalomus 160 akademinių valandų mokymus kompetencijai kelti.“
On December 23, 2025, he proposed that the Seimas hold a secret ballot to decide on President’s nominee Nida Grunskienė for the position of Prosecutor General.
„Antradienį Seimui ketinant apsispręsti dėl Nidos Grunskienės kandidatūros į generalines prokurores, socialdemokratas Karolis Podolskis siūlo dėl šio klausimo balsuoti slaptai.“
While serving as a Marijampolė municipal councillor, Podolskis also led the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s faction in the Marijampolė Municipal Council (acting as the faction’s seniūnas, or leader).
„Konkursą į Vyriausybės atstovo Marijampolės apskrityje pareigas „laimėjo“ Marijampolės socialdemokratų rinkimų štabo, socialdemokratų frakcijos Marijampolės savivaldybės taryboje seniūnas, Seimo nario Albino Mitrulevičiaus padėjėjas Karolis Podolskis.“
Before becoming the LSDP’s Marijampolė branch leader, Podolskis served as a deputy chairman of that party branch (the local party chapter’s vice-chairman).
„„...buvau skyriaus pirmininko pavaduotojas...“ – per posėdį Kauno apygardos teisme liudijo socialdemokratas K. Podolskis“
In late June 2025, Podolskis took part in a Seimas working visit to the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg as part of an official parliamentary delegation.
„2025.06.23 - 2025.06.26 | Dėl Seimo narių darbo vizito į Europos Audito Rūmus (Liuksemburgo Didžioji Hercogystė)“
On December 23, 2025, he proposed that the Seimas hold a secret ballot to decide on the President’s nominee Nida Grunskienė for the position of Prosecutor General.
„Antradienį Seimui ketinant apsispręsti dėl Nidos Grunskienės kandidatūros į generalines prokurores, socialdemokratas Karolis Podolskis siūlo dėl šio klausimo balsuoti slaptai.“
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He is a member of the Seimas Committee on Audit, a position he assumed on November 19, 2024.
„11/19/2024 | Committee on Audit, Member“
He also became a member of the Seimas Conference of Chairs on November 14, 2024.
„11/14/2024 | Conference of Chairs, Member“
Podolskis served as a member of the Seimas Commission for the Rights of People with Disabilities from December 4, 2024 to April 9, 2025, and resumed this role on April 10, 2025.
„04/10/2025 | Commission for the Rights of People with Disabilities, Member; 12/04/2024 - 04/09/2025 |... Commission... Member“
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In the 2024 parliamentary elections, Podolskis won the Marijampolė single-member constituency, securing just over 54% of votes in the run-off and defeating LVŽS candidate Dainius Gaižauskas (who received just over 40%).
„nugalėjo socialdemokratas Karolis Podolskis, surinkęs kiek daugiau nei 54 procentus balsų ir nugalėjęs „valstietį“ Dainių Gaižauską, kurį palaikė kiek daugiau nei 40 procentų“
In the 2024 Seimas elections, Podolskis was listed as an LSDP candidate in the nationwide multi-member constituency as well as running in Marijampolė single-member district. He did receive preferential votes on the party list, but ultimately did not need a list seat — he entered parliament by winning the Marijampolė constituency outright in the second round.
„Sekmadienio naktį paaiškėjo galutiniai Seimo rinkimų Marijampolės vienmandatėje rezultatai – antrajame ture nugalėjo socialdemokratas Karolis Podolskis... surinkęs kiek daugiau nei 54 procentus balsų...“
Podolskis was initially placed 36th on LSDP’s national candidate list for the 2024 parliamentary elections.
„36. Karolis Podolskis | Marijampolės“
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While working as a Seimas member’s assistant (2011–2016), Podolskis’s salary was relatively modest – on the order of a few hundred euros per month (in the mid-2010s, Lithuania’s average net monthly wage was around €600–700).
„During the period of 1995–2017 average salary grew more than four times in Lithuania... Average monthly net salary in IV quarter 2018 was EUR 800“
As Director of Marijampolė’s municipal administration (2017–2024), Podolskis’s earnings were significantly higher – roughly on the order of €2,500–€3,000 gross per month (estimated), well above the national average salary at the time.
„Average monthly net salary in IV quarter 2018 was EUR 800 and increased by 9.5 percent.“
Like other public officials, Podolskis has filed annual asset and income declarations. These indicate that his personal wealth has been moderate and in line with his public-service income, with no significant liabilities or abrupt unexplained increases noted in the past decade.
„(*Public officials in Lithuania, including members of municipal councils and the Seimas, are required by law to declare their assets and income annually, making these records publicly accessible via the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI)*)“
As a newly-elected Seimas member from late 2024, Podolskis’s official monthly salary jumped to approximately €3,780 net (around €4,700 gross), reflecting a pay raise for MPs under a 2024 law.
„eilinio Seimo nario... darbo užmokestis „į rankas“ didės nuo 2183 iki 3781 Eur“
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He chaired the Marijampolė Municipal Youth Affairs Council from 2007 to 2011.
„2007–2011 m. Marijampolės savivaldybės jaunimo reikalų tarybos pirmininkas“
In 2015–2016, he served as a member of the Marijampolė Regional Development Council.
„2015–2016 m. Marijampolės regiono plėtros tarybos narys“
In December 2024, he joined several inter-parliamentary groups in the Seimas, including those promoting relations with Japan, Germany, France, and Azerbaijan.
„Group for Inter-Parliamentary Relations with Japan, Member... with the Federal Republic of Germany, Member“
At the same time, he was also included in parliamentary relations groups with the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Ukraine.
„with the United Arab Emirates, Member... with the United States of America, Member... with Ukraine, Member“
On December 10, 2024, Podolskis became a member of the Seimas Provisional Group of Friends of the Sudovia Region.
„12/10/2024 | Provisional Group of Friends of Sudovia Region, Member“
From 2006 to 2008, Podolskis was a member of the student representative council at Marijampolė College (Marijampolė Institution of Higher Education).
„Membership: Member, Students’ Representation of the Marijampolė Institution of Higher Education (2006–2008)“
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In 2025, Podolskis was questioned in an expense receipts scandal involving Marijampolė Mayor Povilas Isoda; he stated he could not explain how his fuel receipts ended up in the mayor’s reimbursement documents.
„K. Podolskis... negalėjo paaiškinti, kaip jo kuro čekiai pateko pas P. Isodą“
In June 2025, Podolskis (as LSDP’s deputy faction leader) requested the Seimas to urgently adopt Criminal Code amendments that would limit liability in the municipal “expense receipts” cases—an unusual procedural move made after the draft had already passed deliberation. This triggered the Seimas Ethics and Procedures Commission to launch an investigation into a possible breach of procedure.
„Tuomet skubos tvarkos frakcijos vardu paprašė Lietuvos socialdemokratų partijos frakcijos seniūno pavaduotojas Karolis Podolskis. Jis tai padarė praėjus trims valandoms, kai Seimas jau buvo apsvarstęs ir pritaręs … pataisoms. …Seimo Etikos ir procedūrų komisija nusprendė tirti, ar… nepažeista procedūra“