Artūras Skardžius
Politics

PM calls for parliamentary probe into allegations involving MP Skardzius

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis calls for a parliamentary probe into allegations that Arturas Skardzius, a member of the Seimas’ Energy Commission, represents the interests of wind energy companies he leases land to, and for a broader analysis of business groups’ influence on lawmakers. […]

Rolandas Paksas
Politics

EP committee proposes to lift Lithuanian MEP Paksas’ immunity

The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs proposes to lift the legal immunity of Lithuanian MEP Rolandas Paksas in an influence peddling case. […]

Mindaugas Bastys
Politics

12 Lithuanian MPs failed to apply for access to classified info

Thirteen Lithuanian parliamentarians have not applied for permits to work with classified information, although they should have the permits to perform their functions, Darius Jauniškis, director of the State Security Department, said on Thursday. […]

President Dalia Grybauskaitė president delivers the State of the Nation Address at the Seimas
Politics

President voiced her expectations, rather than criticism – PM

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė voiced her expectations, rather than criticism, in her State of the National Address to the parliament on Thursday, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said. […]