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Conservatives propose to redo university reformConservatives propose to redo university reform
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Conservatives propose to redo university reform

Members of Seimas Andrius Kubilius and Mantas Adomėnas propose to redo the plans for university reform. In their proposal “On…

8 years ago
Detractors of important convention find shelter under A. Širinskienė‘s wingDetractors of important convention find shelter under A. Širinskienė‘s wing
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Detractors of important convention find shelter under A. Širinskienė‘s wing

Individuals opposing the Istanbul Convention which denounces violence against women have found shelter in Seimas under the wing of “Farmer”…

8 years ago
President signs Labour Code amendments into lawPresident signs Labour Code amendments into law
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President signs Labour Code amendments into law

President Dalia Grybauskaite has signed into law amendments to the country's new Labour Code. [...]

8 years ago
PM Skvernelis could be faced with A. Butkevičius‘ fatePM Skvernelis could be faced with A. Butkevičius‘ fate
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PM Skvernelis could be faced with A. Butkevičius‘ fate

After the President’s annual address at the Seimas, politicians have responded with textbook statements.Everyone got to hear that the Farmer…

8 years ago
OECD recommendations stop new Lithuanian lobbying law from being passedOECD recommendations stop new Lithuanian lobbying law from being passed
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OECD recommendations stop new Lithuanian lobbying law from being passed

The Lithuanian parliament on Thursday postponed the adoption of a new law on lobbying activities after the Foreign Ministry said…

8 years ago
New Govt of non-party ministers may face risks over instabilityNew Govt of non-party ministers may face risks over instability
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New Govt of non-party ministers may face risks over instability

Lithuania's incoming government of Prime Minister-designate Saulius Skvernelis, whose line-up is dominated by ministers who are not members of any…

8 years ago
“Peasants” to resolve demographic crisis through stricter abortion regulations?“Peasants” to resolve demographic crisis through stricter abortion regulations?
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“Peasants” to resolve demographic crisis through stricter abortion regulations?

The state and the Church are separate in Lithuania, but is the latter separate from Seimas? This parliament, it appears…

8 years ago
Seimas committees chairpersons and deputies have been electedSeimas committees chairpersons and deputies have been elected
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Seimas committees chairpersons and deputies have been elected

Almost all Seimas committees have elected their leadership – chairpersons and deputies. Now they only need to be confirmed by…

8 years ago
A slap in Butkevičius faceA slap in Butkevičius face
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A slap in Butkevičius face

Members of Seimas elected 4 deputies for Seimas Speaker Viktoras Pranckietis – two Peasant Greens, one Social Democrat and one…

8 years ago
Reactions to decision to reject president veto on Labour CodeReactions to decision to reject president veto on Labour Code
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Reactions to decision to reject president veto on Labour Code

The Lithuanian parliament on Wednesday overturned the presidential veto of a new Labour Code that was adopted by the Seimas…

8 years ago
Lithuania may lose competitiveness if it abandons new labor code – IMFLithuania may lose competitiveness if it abandons new labor code – IMF
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Lithuania may lose competitiveness if it abandons new labor code – IMF

Lithuania would not be able to remain competitive if it abandoned a new Labour Code that has been passed by…

9 years ago
Lithuanian Seimas speaker to join NB8 meeting in RigaLithuanian Seimas speaker to join NB8 meeting in Riga
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Lithuanian Seimas speaker to join NB8 meeting in Riga

Lithuanian Seimas Speaker Loreta Graužinienė is leaving for Riga to take part in a meeting of Nordic and Baltic parliamentary…

9 years ago
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Seimas considering compensation for expensive meningitis vaccine

The Seimas Committee on Health Affairs will be meeting to consider adding children's meningitis vaccines to the list of compensated…

9 years ago