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Dainius Varnas was born on 21 June 1971 in Kaunas, Lithuania.
„Date of birth | 21 June 1971 Place of birth | Kaunas, Lithuania“
Išsilavinimas 3
In 1997, he obtained a Diploma in Catholic Theology from Vytautas Magnus University.
„1997 | Diploma in Catholic Theology, Vytautas Magnus University“
In 1999, he earned a Diploma in Public Administration from Kaunas University of Technology.
„1999 | Diploma in Public Administration, Kaunas University of Technology“
In 1989, he graduated from the Jonas Jablonskis Secondary School in Kaunas.
„1989 m. baigė Kauno Jono Jablonskio vidurinę mokyklą (dab. – Jono Jablonskio gimnazija).“
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In 2024, before becoming a parliamentarian, he served as Director of the Transit Services and Logistics Centre.
„2024 | Director, Transit Services and Logistics Centre“
From 2014 to 2024 he worked as a teacher at the Karalius Mindaugas Vocational Training Centre.
„2014–2024 | Teacher, Karalius Mindaugas Vocational Training Centre“
Between 2018 and 2024 he was Director of a private company UAB Grainmore Pro.
„2018–2024 | Director, private company UAB Grainmore Pro“
In 2019, he worked as a teacher at Panemunės Primary School in Kaunas.
„2019 | Teacher, Panemunės Primary School in Kaunas“
In 2014, he worked as a lecturer at St. Ignatius of Loyola College.
„2014 | Lecturer, St Ignatius of Loyola College“
In 2013–2014, he served as an assistant in the office of a Member of the European Parliament.
„2013–2014 | Assistant, Office of a Member of the European Parliament“
During 2012–2013, he was a project manager at the private company UAB Transito paslaugų centras.
„2012–2013 | Project Manager, private company UAB Transito paslaugų centras“
In 2011, he worked as a project manager at the private company UAB Altas.
„2011 | Project Manager, private company UAB Altas“
From 2005 to 2010, he was an engineer at the private company UAB Kauno gatvių apšvietimas (Kaunas City Street Lighting company).
„2005–2010 | Engineer, private company UAB Kauno gatvių apšvietimas“
In 2005, he worked as an engineer at the Kaunas City Municipal Administration.
„2005 | Engineer, Kaunas City Municipal Administration“
From 2001 to 2005, he was a manager at the private company UAB "Aurelijus ir Dainius".
„2001–2005 | Manager, private company UAB Aurelijus ir Dainius“
Between 1999 and 2001, he served as an assistant to the Minister of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania.
„1999–2001 | Assistant to the Minister of Social Security and Labour, Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania“
In 1999, he worked as a desk officer at the Kaunas City Municipal Council.
„1999 | Desk Officer, Kaunas City Municipal Council“
In 1995–1996, he served as the director of the private company UAB Šiauruva.
„1995–1996 | Director, private company UAB Šiauruva“
Earlier in his career, he also worked as an assistant and adviser to members of the Seimas, giving him experience in legislative processes.
„Jis pats politikoje – irgi jau ne vienus metus, yra dirbęs Seimo narių padėjėju, patarėju“
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He has been a Member of the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) since 14 November 2024, serving in the 2024–2028 parliamentary term.
„2024–2028 m. kadencija Seimo narys nuo 2024-11-14“
He was a member of the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (conservative party) from 1999 until 2012.
„1999–2012 | Member, Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats“
He was a member of the Freedom and Justice Party from 2012 to 2016.
„2012–2016 | Member, Freedom and Justice Party“
In 2024, he joined the newly formed political party "Nemuno Aušra" (Nemunas Dawn Party).
„Since 2024 | Member, Nemunas Dawn Party“
On 11 October 2025, Dainius Varnas announced that he was resigning from the Nemunas Dawn Party.
„Parlamentaras Dainius Varnas... šeštadienį paskelbė, kad traukiasi iš „Nemuno aušros“ partijos.“
From 14 November 2024 until 14 October 2025, he was a member of the Nemuno Aušros parliamentary faction in the Seimas.
„2024-11-14 – 2025-10-14 | „Nemuno aušros“ frakcija, Frakcijos narys“
After leaving his initial faction, he was part of the Mixed Group of Seimas members from 14 October 2025 until joining a new faction in December 2025.
„2025-10-14 | Mišri Seimo narių grupė, Frakcijos narys“
On 16 December 2025, he joined the Democrats "Vardan Lietuvos" parliamentary faction in the Seimas.
„Spalį... pasitraukęs Dainius Varnas antradienį prisijungė prie Demokratų sąjungos „Vardan Lietuvos““
He joined the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats in 1996, marking the start of his political career.
„1996 m. įstojo į Tėvynės sąjungą ir aktyviai dalyvavo jos veikloje.“
In 2012, he joined the political party "Sąjunga TAIP" (a local party led by Artūras Zuokas) and ran for Seimas under its banner in the 2012 elections.
„Politinė partija "Sąjunga Taip"“
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He became a member of the Seimas Committee on Education and Science on 19 November 2024.
„2024-11-19 | Švietimo ir mokslo komitetas, Komiteto narys“
On 10 October 2025, he became a member of the Seimas Committee on European Affairs.
„2025-10-10 | Europos reikalų komitetas, Komiteto narys“
From 4 December 2024 to 9 April 2025, he was a member of the Seimas Commission on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (then called the Commission on the Rights of the Disabled).
„2024-12-04 – 2025-04-09 | Neįgaliųjų teisių komisija, Komisijos narys“
Since 10 April 2025, he has served as a member of the Seimas Commission for the Rights of People with Disabilities (new format of the disability rights commission).
„2025-04-10 | Asmenų su negalia teisių komisija, Komisijos narys“
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In the 2024 parliamentary elections, he was elected to the Seimas via the Nemuno Aušra party list (proportional representation).
„D. Varnas į Seimą buvo išrinktas pagal „Nemuno aušros“ sąrašą.“
He was a candidate in the 2020 parliamentary elections, running in the Kaunas Centro-Žaliakalnis single-member constituency as a representative of the Freedom and Justice party.
„... konservatorius, o dabar partijos „Laisvė ir teisingumas“ atstovas Dainius Varnas...“
In the October 2024 parliamentary elections, the Nemuno Aušra party won about 15% of the national vote and secured 14 seats in the Seimas (all via the multi-member list). Varnas was one of the MPs elected on that list, as he did not win a single-member constituency seat in that election.
„už trečioje vietoje... esančią partiją „Nemuno aušra“, kuri pelnė 14 mandatų“
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There is no indication that Dainius Varnas experienced any sudden or unclear jumps in personal wealth in recent years. His declared assets and income have remained modest, and he is not listed among the millionaire politicians in Lithuania.
„Tarp 121 viešai deklaravusio ne mažiau kaip už milijoną eurų turto asmens – keturi Seimo nariai“
According to 2023 asset declarations, Dainius Varnas did not rank among the wealthiest officials – only four Seimas members declared assets over €1 million (Varnas was not one of them).
„Tarp 121... ne mažiau kaip už milijoną eurų deklaravusio asmens – keturi Seimo nariai“
His public disclosures do not show any significant assets or business interests held by his immediate family. Moreover, Varnas has not been implicated in any cases of hiring relatives or gaining wealth through familial ties.
„VTEK... pradėjo skelbti... deklaracijas, liudijančias, kad pernai valdžios pareigūnai įsigijo nemažai turto, sau pavaldžiose institucijose įdarbino giminaičius“
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In 1995, he served as the chairman of the Vytautas Magnus University Politologų Club (Political Science club).
„Nuo 1995 m. – VDU Politologų klubo pirmininkas.“
From 2018 to 2021 he served as the Director of the Association of Municipalities of St. James Way of Lithuania.
„2018–2021 | Director, Association of Municipalities of St James Way of Lithuania“
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He decided to quit the Nemuno Aušros faction in October 2025 after its leader Remigijus Žemaitaitis made controversial remarks (including anti-Semitic comments) about museum director Arūnas Gelūnas.
„Sprendimą pasitraukti iš „aušriečių“ frakcijos D. Varnas paskelbė po šios partijos lyderio Remigijaus Žemaitaičio pasisakymų apie... Arūną Gelūną.“
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He is a deputy member of the Seimas delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie, appointed on 5 December 2024.
„2024-12-05 | Seimo delegacija Frankofonijos Parlamentinėje Asamblėjoje, nario pavaduotojas“
He is a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Relations Group with the Republic of Bulgaria in the Seimas (since 5 December 2024).
„2024-12-05 | Tarpparlamentinių ryšių su Bulgarijos Respublika grupė, narys“
He is also a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Relations Group with the Kingdom of Spain, a role he took on 12 December 2024.
„2024-12-12 | Tarpparlamentinių ryšių su Ispanijos Karalyste grupė, narys“
He speaks English and Russian (both described as "skilled user") and Polish ("advanced user").
„Foreign languages: English (skilled user), Polish (advanced user), Russian (skilled user)“
In 1989, he refused conscription into the Soviet Army (returning his military ID to the Soviet authorities), for which he was persecuted by the Soviet regime.
„Atsisakė tarnybos sovietinėje armijoje, grąžino karinį bilietą tuometės valdžios struktūroms. Dėl šio poelgio buvo persekiojamas.“
He has written opinion columns for the national broadcaster LRT’s news portal, providing commentary on political issues.
„Dainius Varnas, Seimo „Nemuno aušros“ frakcijos narys, Švietimo ir mokslo komiteto narys 2025.09.25 08:36“
He has also contributed articles to the Catholic news portal Bernardinai.lt, such as a 2010 commentary on Lithuania’s political party system.
„# Dainius Varnas. Ar rinkėjų pyktis sunaikins partinę sistemą?“
He initiated a draft law to reform the status of private schools in Lithuania, aiming to ensure they operate as non-profit educational institutions rather than profit-seeking companies.
„Vienas – dėl privačių mokyklų... Reikia sutvarkyti teisinį reguliavimą, kad jos vykdytų ugdymo“
He sometimes travels between Vilnius and Kaunas by train or bus (instead of by car), believing it is important to remain among ordinary people and hear their opinions.
„„Su žmona turime vieną automobilį, tad važiuoju ir traukiniu, ir autobusu.... kad išgirstum žmonių nuomonę. Būti tarp žmonių ir su žmonėmis – svarbiausia““
Varnas and his wife share a single car, and he often travels between Vilnius and Kaunas by train or bus. He has said it’s important for him as an MP to be among ordinary people and hear their opinions, emphasizing a modest lifestyle.
„„Su žmona turime vieną automobilį, tad važiuoju ir traukiniu, ir autobusu.... Būti tarp žmonių ir su žmonėmis – svarbiausia“, – sako D. Varnas“
During his initial months in Parliament, Varnas spent €2,747 of his parliamentary expense allowance, including about €1,350 on new mobile phones (for himself or his aides) and other office needs. He explained that list-elected MPs do not get municipal offices by default, so a significant part of his expenses went toward setting up an office.
„„Aušrietis“ D. Varnas išleido 2 747 eurus, iš jų telefonams – 1 350 eurų... išrinkti pagal partijos sąrašą negauna iš savivaldybių biuro, tad greitai jį pats išsinuomosiu...““