Lithuania set to appoint new Prime Minister, says ruling party
Lithuania's Social Democrat Party has announced that Mindaugas Sinkevicius is set to become the new Prime Minister. This follows the party's decision to remove the populist Nemunas Dawn party from the coalition government.
Why it matters
The change in leadership reflects shifting political alliances and efforts to address controversies within the Lithuanian government.
Lithuania’s ruling Social Democrat party said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) that its chair Mindaugas Sinkevicius plans to become Prime Minister, replacing Inga Ruginiene of the same party who held the position since last year.
The article reports on political developments using neutral language and official party statements.
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