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Lithuania set to appoint new prime minister, ruling party says

Summary by Reuters

Lithuania's ruling Social Democrat ‌party said on Tuesday that its chair Mindaugas Sinkevicius plans to become prime minister, replacing Inga Ruginiene of ⁠the same party who held the position since last year.

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Politico Europe

Lean Left

Lithuania’s prime minister to be replaced by head of ruling party

Mindaugas Sinkevičius will lead the new governing coalition, which is set to be unveiled on Thursday.

4 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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vrt

Center

New Social Democratic Prime Minister in Lithuania After Populists Leave Government

In Lithuania, Mindaugas Sinkevicius, the leader of the Social Democratic Party, has become Prime Minister. Earlier this month, the Social Democrats removed a populist party from the government. The populists and the Social Democrats often disagreed on important issues. "Sinkevicius is prepared to take full responsibility for the formation of the new government," the party stated.

4 days ago·Antwerp, Belgium

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Euronews

Center

Sinkevičius says he will be Lithuania's new PM after reshuffle

The three-party coalition must still sign an agreement formalising the new alliance, expected to take place on 18 June, which will then be approved by the country's president.

4 days ago·France

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The Standard

Lean Right

Lithuania gets new premier as govt reshuffled

Lithuania's governing coalition named a new prime minister on Tuesday, after a coalition reshuffle that expelled a populist junior partner.

4 days ago·Nairobi, Kenya

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Anadolu Ajansı

Lean Right

Lithuania to appoint ruling party leader as new prime minister

Social Democratic party leader Mindaugas Sinkevicius announces decision to lead new government

4 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Devdiscourse

Center

Leadership Shift in Lithuania: Sinkevicius Set to Lead as Prime Minister

Mindaugas Sinkevicius is poised to become Lithuania's Prime Minister, taking over from Inga Ruginiene. The Social Democrat party announced this leadership change following their decision to oust the populist Nemunas Dawn from the coalition government due to their leader's antisemitism conviction.

4 days ago·India

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