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    Lithuania parliament gives nod to likely prime minister Ruginiene

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    Posted on August 26, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Lithuania's parliament approves Inga Ruginiene to form a new cabinet, bringing her closer to becoming Prime Minister. She continues support for Ukraine and defense spending commitments.

    Table of Contents

    • Inga Ruginiene's Path to Leadership
    • Parliamentary Approval Process
    • Defense Spending Commitments
    • Current Acting Prime Minister

    Lithuania's Parliament Approves Inga Ruginiene to Form New Cabinet

    Inga Ruginiene's Path to Leadership

    VILNIUS (Reuters) -Lithuania's parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of letting Social Affairs Minister Inga Ruginiene seek to form a new cabinet, bringing her a step closer to leading the government.

    Parliamentary Approval Process

    Ruginiene of the ruling Social Democrats party must still get the president to approve her cabinet, and will face a second vote by parliament in September to confirm its manifesto.

    Defense Spending Commitments

    The 44-year-old former trade union leader joined the cabinet only in 2024 and has been thrust into the limelight following the sudden resignation last month of Gintautas Paluckas over his business ties to a company owned by his sister-in-law.

    Current Acting Prime Minister

    Ruginiene has said she will continue Lithuania's support for Ukraine, and Paluckas' government pledge to spend 5-6% of gross domestic product on defence over the next several years.

    Finance Minister Rimantas Sadzius is currently the acting prime minister until a new cabinet is sworn in.

    (Reporting by Andrius Sytas, editing by Terje Solsvik)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Inga Ruginiene approved by parliament to form a new cabinet.
    • •She needs presidential approval and a second parliamentary vote.
    • •Ruginiene plans to continue support for Ukraine.
    • •Defense spending commitments remain at 5-6% of GDP.
    • •Rimantas Sadzius is the acting prime minister.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Lithuania parliament gives nod to likely prime minister Ruginiene

    1Who is Inga Ruginiene?

    Inga Ruginiene is the Social Affairs Minister of Lithuania and is seeking to form a new cabinet after the resignation of Gintautas Paluckas.

    2What must Ruginiene do to finalize her cabinet?

    Ruginiene must obtain approval from the president and face a second parliamentary vote in September to confirm her cabinet's manifesto.

    3What is Ruginiene's stance on defense spending?

    Ruginiene has committed to continuing Lithuania's support for Ukraine and maintaining a defense spending pledge of 5-6% of GDP over the coming years.

    4Who is the current acting prime minister of Lithuania?

    Rimantas Sadzius is currently serving as the acting prime minister until a new cabinet is sworn in.

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