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Lithuanian parliament approves Sinkevičius as prime minister

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Posted Jun 30, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-30-1400
Lithuanian parliament approves Sinkevičius as prime minister

Lithuania's parliament has approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius, leader of the Social Democratic Party, as the new prime minister. His candidacy received 80 votes in favor from 110 deputies, with 2 opposing and 28 abstaining.

Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, has formally approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius, leader of the Social Democratic Party, to serve as the nation's new prime minister. During the parliamentary session, 80 out of 110 deputies voted in favor of his appointment, while two opposed and 28 abstained. The 42-year-old Sinkevičius, who previously held the position of head of the Jonava district, emphasized that his background in local self-government has prepared him to focus on practical outcomes. He stated that he views his work in government "not as work of speeches, but as work of decisions." Sources: Радіо Свобода

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