Discussions regarding the legitimacy of the Sinkevičius government were initiated following statements by Egidijus Kūris, a law professor at Vilnius University. Kūris indicated that the prime minister had submitted the draft government program to the Seimas before the cabinet of ministers had received formal approval. This procedural timing has become a point of focus given the established constitutional timeline.
The draft government program was officially registered with the Seimas on July 3. However, the decree confirming the composition of the 21st Government, signed by President Gitanas Nausėda, did not occur until July 6. Article 92 of the Constitution outlines the procedure for the prime minister.
It mandates that the prime minister must present the government formed and approved by the president, along with its program, to the Seimas no later than 15 days following their appointment. In this case, the president appointed Sinkevičius on June 30. The discrepancy between the program submission date and the cabinet confirmation date has prompted questions regarding the adherence to established protocols for the new government.
The sequence of events—specifically, the submission of the draft material before the final ministerial approval—suggests a potential procedural gap. Observers are examining whether the actions taken by the executive branch fully complied with the constitutional requirements that govern the establishment and presentation of a functioning government after a new administration takes office.
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