During the process of forming the new government, President G. Nausėda held meetings on Wednesday with several key political figures. Specifically, the President met with three candidates for ministerial roles: Kęstutis Mažeika, a member of the Democratic Union “For the sake of Lithuania,” was presented as a candidate for Agriculture Minister.
Additionally, the discussions included Lukas Alsu, the Chancellor of the Ministry of Culture, and Martynas Katkevičius, a Social Democrat, who was considered for a post related to internal affairs. In other political developments occurring on Wednesday, parliamentarian Ignas Vėgėle announced the establishment of a new political entity named “Citizens of Lithuania.” Concurrently, the government confirmed a significant economic measure, setting the minimum wage for the coming year at 1,000 euros. The events highlighted the ongoing political structuring in Lithuania.
The initial meetings focused on filling critical governmental positions across various sectors, including agriculture and culture. The presidential engagement with these candidates underscores the process of selecting leadership for the cabinet. These announcements, combined with the confirmation of the minimum wage, provide an overview of the simultaneous political and economic decisions taking place as the new government takes shape.
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