Article 137: No Weapons of Mass Destruction or Foreign Bases

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Constitution Text

“There may not be any weapons of mass destruction and foreign military bases on the territory of the Republic of Lithuania.”

Summary

This article contains two absolute prohibitions. There may be no weapons of mass destruction on the territory of the Republic of Lithuania, and there may be no foreign military bases.

Key Points

•No weapons of mass destruction may be located on Lithuanian territory.
•No military bases of foreign states may be located on Lithuanian territory.
•Both prohibitions apply to the whole territory of the Republic of Lithuania.

Practical Example

Allied troops stationed in Lithuania use Lithuanian military infrastructure under international agreements rather than foreign-owned bases, as the Constitution requires.

Exam Tips

A typical question asks what may not be present on Lithuanian territory. The answer is weapons of mass destruction and foreign military bases.

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