On Tuesday, the XXth Government, headed by Inga Ruginienė, formally resigned. President Gitanas Nausėda signed the decree confirming the departure, which simultaneously mandated that the members of the Cabinet of Ministers assume temporary administrative duties. This transition marks the conclusion of the administration’s nearly nine-month tenure.
Following the formal resignation, President Nausėda appointed I. Ruginienė to serve as the interim Prime Minister. Speaking to the press after announcing her departure, Ruginienė stated that she was concluding her service with “a head held high and a clear heart.” Subsequently, President Nausėda held a meeting with the newly appointed interim Prime Minister.
The political developments were accompanied by coverage of a significant national economic indicator: Lithuania has fallen in the global competitiveness ranking, moving from 21st to 34th place. The confirmation of the government’s resignation and the subsequent temporary leadership structure represent the most immediate focus of national attention as the country navigates this transitional period.
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