Lithuania's parliament elects Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister
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- On 30 Jun 2026 the Lithuanian parliament confirms Mindaugas Sinkevičius, leader of the Social Democrats, as the new prime minister
The vote was 80 to 2 with 28 abstentions; Sinkevičius has 15 days to present a cabinet and a government programme
The change follows the resignation of Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė after a reshaping of the governing coalition. Sinkevičius named national and social security, the demographic situation and economic development as priorities; it is the country's 21st government (LRT English, 30 Jun 2026).
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