Presidential adviser Ridas Jasulionis confirmed that the Prime Minister intends to appeal the decision issued by VTEK to a court. Regarding the current proceedings, Jasulionis stated that the office is presently not commenting on the matter. The directive stems from VTEK, which determined that the government leader had violated the law concerning the reconciliation of public and private interests in a significant manner.
The investigation focused on orders signed for spring visits to Italy and the Vatican, which allegedly involved family members. Furthermore, the review noted the Prime Minister’s involvement in forming official delegations that included relatives. As a consequence of these findings, VTEK formally notified I.
Ruginienė of an order requiring the reimbursement of expenses related to the trips undertaken by her relatives at the Government Chancellery. The administrative action highlights a dispute over adherence to established public ethics guidelines. The initial finding by VTEK suggested that the overlap between official duties and private interests constituted a breach of legal protocol.
The subsequent decision to appeal indicates a formal challenge to the findings and the mandated reimbursement order issued by the regulatory body. The situation remains under legal review as the Prime Minister pursues recourse through the judicial system.
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