The draft customs law was subject to a vote during the 46th session of the Seimas on Thursday. The measure faced significant opposition, receiving 31 votes against and 20 abstentions. Consequently, the accompanying draft laws were not considered by the legislative body.
The primary source of disagreement within the Seimas hall centered on the proposal to eliminate the mandatory rotation of customs post officers—a periodic change of duty station—following a potential reorganization. Officials from the Special Investigations Service (STS) highlighted that abandoning this rotation mechanism could elevate the risk of corruption within the sector. In response to the procedural debate, representatives from the Seimas’ Homeland Union-Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) faction, Mindaugas Lingė and Agnė Bilotaitė, proposed deferring the decision on rotation procedures to the head of the Customs Department, allowing that official to determine the necessary protocols.
However, this suggestion met resistance from the Seimas’ Budget and Finance Committee (BFK), which decided to oppose the proposal. These disagreements over operational governance within the customs sector prevented a full legislative passage. The vote outcome meant that the supporting legal frameworks could not be advanced, indicating a significant division among lawmakers regarding the structure and oversight of the customs service.
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The Seimas failed to approve the proposed reorganization of the Customs Department during its 46th session on Thursday. The draft customs law encountered substantial opposition, recording 31 votes aga
What specific aspects of the customs department reorganization led to the opposition in the Seimas?