Politics
MP Šalaševičiūtė proposed as Lithuanian minister of healthcare
The ruling Lithuanian Social Democratic Party will propose MP Rimantė Šalaševičiūtė as minister of healthcare. […]
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Politics
Lithuanian minister of health steps down
Lithuania’s Health Minister Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis has confirmed his resignation. His successor will be known later in the day, with the Seimas’ Social Democratic Vice-Speaker Algirdas Sysas named as one of the most realistic candidates. […]
Politics
Andriukaitis to remain Lithuania’s health minister for coming weeks
Health Minister Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis of the Social Democratic Party will remain in his post for now, until the party’s committees and presidium agree on a new candidate to head the Health Ministry. Andriukaitis was recently hand-picked as Lithuanian delegate to the European Commission. […]
European Union
Lithuanian parliament backs Health Minister Andriukaitis for European Commission
The Seimas of Lithuania has backed the nomination of Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, of the Social Democratic Party, for European commissioner representing Lithuania. Eighty-two lawmakers on Thursday voted in favour of the motion, 10 were against and 16 abstained. […]
Politics
Jukna must have had serious reasons to resign: Andriukaitis
Minister of Health Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis says he is surprised by the resignation of his colleague, Minister of Agriculture Vigilijus Jukna. The social democrat claims he is unaware of the reasons but believes they must have been serious. […]
European Union
Andriukaitis says he can work in 5-6 areas in European Commission
Social Democrat Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, proposed for European commissioner representing Lithuania, says he could serve not only as health commissioner but could also work in another five areas. […]