„Date of birth | 21 June 1971 Place of birth | Kaunas, Lithuania“
Santrauka (angl.) Dainius Varnas was born on 21 June 1971 in Kaunas, Lithuania.
„1999 | Diploma in Public Administration, Kaunas University of Technology“
Santrauka (angl.) In 1999, he earned a Diploma in Public Administration from Kaunas University of Technology.
„1997 | Diploma in Catholic Theology, Vytautas Magnus University“
Santrauka (angl.) In 1997, he obtained a Diploma in Catholic Theology from Vytautas Magnus University.
„1989 m. baigė Kauno Jono Jablonskio vidurinę mokyklą (dab. – Jono Jablonskio gimnazija).“
Santrauka (angl.) In 1989, he graduated from the Jonas Jablonskis Secondary School in Kaunas.
„2024 | Director, Transit Services and Logistics Centre“
Santrauka (angl.) In 2024, before becoming a parliamentarian, he served as Director of the Transit Services and Logistics Centre.
„2019 | Teacher, Panemunės Primary School in Kaunas“
Santrauka (angl.) In 2019, he worked as a teacher at Panemunės Primary School in Kaunas.
„2018–2024 | Director, private company UAB Grainmore Pro“
Santrauka (angl.) Between 2018 and 2024 he was Director of a private company UAB Grainmore Pro.
„2014–2024 | Teacher, Karalius Mindaugas Vocational Training Centre“
Santrauka (angl.) From 2014 to 2024 he worked as a teacher at the Karalius Mindaugas Vocational Training Centre.
„2014 | Lecturer, St Ignatius of Loyola College“
Santrauka (angl.) In 2014, he worked as a lecturer at St. Ignatius of Loyola College.
„2013–2014 | Assistant, Office of a Member of the European Parliament“
Santrauka (angl.) In 2013–2014, he served as an assistant in the office of a Member of the European Parliament.
„2012–2013 | Project Manager, private company UAB Transito paslaugų centras“
Santrauka (angl.) During 2012–2013, he was a project manager at the private company UAB Transito paslaugų centras.
„2011 | Project Manager, private company UAB Altas“
Santrauka (angl.) In 2011, he worked as a project manager at the private company UAB Altas.
„2005–2010 | Engineer, private company UAB Kauno gatvių apšvietimas“
Santrauka (angl.) From 2005 to 2010, he was an engineer at the private company UAB Kauno gatvių apšvietimas (Kaunas City Street Lighting company).
„2005 | Engineer, Kaunas City Municipal Administration“
Santrauka (angl.) In 2005, he worked as an engineer at the Kaunas City Municipal Administration.
„2001–2005 | Manager, private company UAB Aurelijus ir Dainius“
Santrauka (angl.) From 2001 to 2005, he was a manager at the private company UAB "Aurelijus ir Dainius".
„1999–2001 | Assistant to the Minister of Social Security and Labour, Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania“
Santrauka (angl.) Between 1999 and 2001, he served as an assistant to the Minister of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania.
„1999 | Desk Officer, Kaunas City Municipal Council“
Santrauka (angl.) In 1999, he worked as a desk officer at the Kaunas City Municipal Council.
„1995–1996 | Director, private company UAB Šiauruva“
Santrauka (angl.) In 1995–1996, he served as the director of the private company UAB Šiauruva.
„Jis pats politikoje – irgi jau ne vienus metus, yra dirbęs Seimo narių padėjėju, patarėju“
Santrauka (angl.) Earlier in his career, he also worked as an assistant and adviser to members of the Seimas, giving him experience in legislative processes.
„Spalį... pasitraukęs Dainius Varnas antradienį prisijungė prie Demokratų sąjungos „Vardan Lietuvos““
Santrauka (angl.) On 16 December 2025, he joined the Democrats "Vardan Lietuvos" parliamentary faction in the Seimas.
„2025-10-14 | Mišri Seimo narių grupė, Frakcijos narys“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„Parlamentaras Dainius Varnas... šeštadienį paskelbė, kad traukiasi iš „Nemuno aušros“ partijos.“
Santrauka (angl.) On 11 October 2025, Dainius Varnas announced that he was resigning from the Nemunas Dawn Party.
„2024-11-14 – 2025-10-14 | „Nemuno aušros“ frakcija, Frakcijos narys“
Santrauka (angl.) From 14 November 2024 until 14 October 2025, he was a member of the Nemuno Aušros parliamentary faction in the Seimas.
„2024–2028 m. kadencija Seimo narys nuo 2024-11-14“
Santrauka (angl.) He has been a Member of the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) since 14 November 2024, serving in the 2024–2028 parliamentary term.
„Since 2024 | Member, Nemunas Dawn Party“
Santrauka (angl.) In 2024, he joined the newly formed political party "Nemuno Aušra" (Nemunas Dawn Party).
„2012–2016 | Member, Freedom and Justice Party“
Santrauka (angl.) He was a member of the Freedom and Justice Party from 2012 to 2016.
„Politinė partija "Sąjunga Taip"“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„1999–2012 | Member, Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats“
Santrauka (angl.) He was a member of the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (conservative party) from 1999 until 2012.
„1996 m. įstojo į Tėvynės sąjungą ir aktyviai dalyvavo jos veikloje.“
Santrauka (angl.) He joined the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats in 1996, marking the start of his political career.
„2025-10-10 | Europos reikalų komitetas, Komiteto narys“
Santrauka (angl.) On 10 October 2025, he became a member of the Seimas Committee on European Affairs.
„2025-04-10 | Asmenų su negalia teisių komisija, Komisijos narys“
Santrauka (angl.) 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).
„2024-12-04 – 2025-04-09 | Neįgaliųjų teisių komisija, Komisijos narys“
Santrauka (angl.) 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).
„2024-11-19 | Švietimo ir mokslo komitetas, Komiteto narys“
Santrauka (angl.) He became a member of the Seimas Committee on Education and Science on 19 November 2024.
„už trečioje vietoje... esančią partiją „Nemuno aušra“, kuri pelnė 14 mandatų“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„D. Varnas į Seimą buvo išrinktas pagal „Nemuno aušros“ sąrašą.“
Santrauka (angl.) In the 2024 parliamentary elections, he was elected to the Seimas via the Nemuno Aušra party list (proportional representation).
„... konservatorius, o dabar partijos „Laisvė ir teisingumas“ atstovas Dainius Varnas...“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„VTEK... pradėjo skelbti... deklaracijas, liudijančias, kad pernai valdžios pareigūnai įsigijo nemažai turto, sau pavaldžiose institucijose įdarbino giminaičius“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„Tarp 121... ne mažiau kaip už milijoną eurų deklaravusio asmens – keturi Seimo nariai“
Santrauka (angl.) 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 viešai deklaravusio ne mažiau kaip už milijoną eurų turto asmens – keturi Seimo nariai“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„2018–2021 | Director, Association of Municipalities of St James Way of Lithuania“
Santrauka (angl.) From 2018 to 2021 he served as the Director of the Association of Municipalities of St. James Way of Lithuania.
„Nuo 1995 m. – VDU Politologų klubo pirmininkas.“
Santrauka (angl.) In 1995, he served as the chairman of the Vytautas Magnus University Politologų Club (Political Science club).
„Sprendimą pasitraukti iš „aušriečių“ frakcijos D. Varnas paskelbė po šios partijos lyderio Remigijaus Žemaitaičio pasisakymų apie... Arūną Gelūną.“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„Dainius Varnas, Seimo „Nemuno aušros“ frakcijos narys, Švietimo ir mokslo komiteto narys 2025.09.25 08:36“
Santrauka (angl.) He has written opinion columns for the national broadcaster LRT’s news portal, providing commentary on political issues.
„Vienas – dėl privačių mokyklų... Reikia sutvarkyti teisinį reguliavimą, kad jos vykdytų ugdymo“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„„Su žmona turime vieną automobilį, tad važiuoju ir traukiniu, ir autobusu.... kad išgirstum žmonių nuomonę. Būti tarp žmonių ir su žmonėmis – svarbiausia““
Santrauka (angl.) 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.... Būti tarp žmonių ir su žmonėmis – svarbiausia“, – sako D. Varnas“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„„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...““
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„2024-12-12 | Tarpparlamentinių ryšių su Ispanijos Karalyste grupė, narys“
Santrauka (angl.) He is also a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Relations Group with the Kingdom of Spain, a role he took on 12 December 2024.
„2024-12-05 | Tarpparlamentinių ryšių su Bulgarijos Respublika grupė, narys“
Santrauka (angl.) 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 | Seimo delegacija Frankofonijos Parlamentinėje Asamblėjoje, nario pavaduotojas“
Santrauka (angl.) He is a deputy member of the Seimas delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie, appointed on 5 December 2024.
„# Dainius Varnas. Ar rinkėjų pyktis sunaikins partinę sistemą?“
Santrauka (angl.) He has also contributed articles to the Catholic news portal Bernardinai.lt, such as a 2010 commentary on Lithuania’s political party system.
„Atsisakė tarnybos sovietinėje armijoje, grąžino karinį bilietą tuometės valdžios struktūroms. Dėl šio poelgio buvo persekiojamas.“
Santrauka (angl.) 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.
„Foreign languages: English (skilled user), Polish (advanced user), Russian (skilled user)“
Santrauka (angl.) He speaks English and Russian (both described as "skilled user") and Polish ("advanced user").