Political parties in Lithuania play a crucial role in the country's democratic system. The political landscape is characterized by a multi-party system, with several parties representing a range of ideologies, from conservative to liberal and socialist. Major parties include the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union, the Homeland Union, and the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania. Elections in Lithuania are held for the Seimas, the national parliament, where parties compete for seats. The electoral system is a mixed system, combining proportional representation and single-member districts, allowing for diverse political representation and coalition-building among parties.