Saulius Skvernelis and Viktoras Pranckietis
Politics

Seimas speaker could consider quitting if he can’t consolidate Seimas – PM

Viktoras Pranckietis could consider stepping down as the speaker of the Seimas if he sees no possibilities for consolidating the parliament for efficient work, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Friday. […]

Saulius Skvernelis
Politics

PM: Bastys’ membership in ruling bloc out of the question

Participation of MP Mindaugas Bastys who survived an impeachment vote on Tuesday in the ruling coalition is out of the question, says Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, urging the MP to give up his mandate. […]

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Foreign affairs

Part of Istanbul convention inconsistent with Lithuania’s LFGU program – Seimas speaker

The Istanbul convention on combating violence against women will not be submitted to the Lithuanian parliament for ratification during the spring session, as part of the document is inconsistent with the program of the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union, Parliamentary Speaker Viktoras Pranckietis said. […]

Mateusz Morawiecki and Saulius Skvernelis
Foreign affairs

Lithuanian, Polish PMs emphasize importance of joint energy projects

The prime ministers of Lithuania and Poland on Friday emphasized the importance of joint energy projects, first of all the synchronization of the electricity networks of the three Baltic countries and the gas interconnection. Both countries also signed a memorandum on enhanced energy cooperation. […]