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Lithuania set to appoint new prime minister, ruling party says

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Posted on June 16, 2026

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· Last updated: June 16, 2026

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Lithuania Set to Appoint Mindaugas Sinkevicius as New Prime Minister

Political Transition in Lithuania

Announcement of New Prime Minister

VILNIUS, June 16 (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.

Official Statement from Social Democrat Party

"Mindaugas Sinkevicius is ready to assume full responsibility for the formation of the new Government and serve as Prime Minister", Lithuania's Social Democrat Party said in a Facebook social post on Tuesday.

Recent Changes in Coalition Government

The Social Democrat party earlier this month voted to remove the populist Nemunas Dawn, whose leader was sentenced for antisemitism, ​from the coalition government.

(Reporting by Andrius Sytas, writing by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Mindaugas Sinkevičius, party chair, is expected to become PM, taking over from Inga Ruginienė.
  • The Social Democrats voted earlier this month to remove the populist Nemunas Dawn from the governing coalition due to its leader’s antisemitism conviction.
  • Inga Ruginienė, a former trade union leader, had served as prime minister since September 25, 2025, following a predecessor’s resignation under corruption scrutiny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is set to become Lithuania's new prime minister?
Mindaugas Sinkevicius, chair of the Social Democrat party, is set to become Lithuania's new prime minister.
Who is Mindaugas Sinkevicius replacing as Lithuania's prime minister?
Mindaugas Sinkevicius will replace Inga Ruginiene, who has held the position since last year.
Why is there a change in Lithuania's prime minister?
The Social Democrat party announced the leadership change as part of a government reshuffle after removing the Nemunas Dawn party from the coalition.
What happened to the Nemunas Dawn party in Lithuania's government?
The Social Democrat Party removed Nemunas Dawn from the coalition after its leader was sentenced for antisemitism.
When was the announcement of the new Lithuanian prime minister made?
The Social Democrat Party announced their plan on Tuesday, June 16.

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