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Former labor union leader elected as Lithuania’s new prime minister after predecessor quit
Inga Ruginienė, 44, was approved by 78 of 141 parliament members to serve the remainder of the four-year term after her predecessor resigned amid corruption inquiries.
- Inga Ruginienė, 44, a former labor union leader, was elected as Lithuania's new prime minister after her predecessor Gintautas Paluckas resigned amid corruption allegations.
- Ruginienė, who joined the center-left Social Democratic Party recently, was approved as prime minister by 78 to 35 votes and vowed to 'restore stability' and ensure the government works for voters.
- Lithuania's foreign policy of supporting Ukraine against Russia is unlikely to change, as President Gitanas Nausėda sets foreign policy and has been a strong Ukraine backer.
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In Lithuania, Parliament has elected the former Minister of Social Affairs and Labour Ruginiene as the new Prime Minister.
Lithuania Confirms New Prime Minister After Corruption Scandal
Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday confirmed Inga Ruginienė as prime minister following the collapse of the previous government in July over a corruption scandal. The 44-year-old former social security minister has vowed to continue supporting Ukraine and invest in the country’s defence. “My biggest dream is to stand in front of you again at the end of my mandate and to say that we have been able to accomplish very important work,” Ruginienė said…
Because of dubious business relations, the head of government of Lithuania has resigned. Now, his successor is certain. But her alliance is already in criticism.
The parliament confirmed the appointment of this former trade union leader, after his predecessor's resignation in July during an investigation into corruption.
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Noticias ao MinutoInga Ruginiene becomes the prime minister, after Gintuatas Paluckas was admitted last July, after an investigation into possible financial crimes related to its companies.
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