Social Democrats in the Seimas
Politics

13 Social Democratic MPs back coalition with Farmers

Thirteen of 19 members of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s (LSDP) political group in the Seimas supported with their signatures a coalition with the group of the ruling Farmers and Greens Union (LFGU), but those who did not back the deal do not plan to leave the LSDP block in the parliament. […]

At the Social Democratic Party's Council on Sept. 23
Politics

SocDem leaders, ethics panel to discuss rebellious MPs’ behavior

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s (LSDP) ethics commission and its presidium will discuss the behavior of the party’s lawmakers who signed a deal with the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LFGU) despite the party’s decision to withdraw from the ruling coalition, LSDP Chairman Gintautas Paluckas said on Monday. […]

Government's Hour in the Seimas
Politics

Ministers of Justice and Foreign Affairs to stay on, while Economy Minister resigns

Lithuania’s Justice Minister Milda Vainiutė and Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius intend to stay in the government, while Economy Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius is resigning. […]

Klaipėda
Politics

Klaipeda seaport, Latvijas Tilti bribery case reaches court

A corruption case involving the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority and Latvia’s bridge construction company Latvijas Tilti has reached court in Klaipeda. […]