Tony G may be a Member of European Parliament and a member of the Politico 28, but its seems unlikely that he will become a member of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania due to his dual Australian citizenship.

The political journalism organisation Politico may have named Atanas “Tony G” Guoga as one of their Top 28 most influential European politicians, but that hasn’t stopped the Lithuanian red tape makers trying to prevent him from broadening his parliamentary career to the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

Founded in 2007, in Arlington County Virginia, Politico is a critical piece of political press that looks behind the masks searching for the special sauce behind the world’s most influential politicians. The annual Politico 50, a magazine that recognises the top 50 most inspiring thoughts, ideas and people of American politics is their most recognised piece of work.

Last year, Politico inked a deal with the German publisher Alex Springer to launch a European version. Brussels would be the home, and fresh out of the box is the Politico 28, recognising 28 of the most influential people in European politics. Our very own Tony G made that cut and carries the snappy nickname ‘The Poker Politician.’