The European Commission President offered congratulations to Mindaugas Sinkevičius on his appointment as prime minister, stating that a strong Lithuania contributes significantly to the security of the European Union’s eastern flank. The President emphasized the critical nature of cooperation with Lithuania for Europe’s overall security, competitiveness, and budgetary alignment with its ambitions. Furthermore, the EC President expressed a desire for close collaboration during Lithuania’s future presidency of the Council.
Separately, reports indicated that on Tuesday, the Government program was officially approved. During this session, Prime Minister M. Sinkevičius and other members of the new administration were sworn into office at the Seimas.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, the new government assumed its full authority. This transition marked the official conclusion of the interim government led by Inga Ruginienė. In addition to the political transition, Sinkevičius led the formation of the Lithuanian social government.
Meanwhile, the EC President’s comments, posted on the social network “X,” provided an external endorsement of the leadership change. The overall proceedings highlighted a significant governmental shift, with the newly established administration now in place to govern.
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