Fifty-five members of the Seimas recently voted on proposed amendments to the Labour Code. The voting session saw 8 members vote against the changes, while 21 members abstained, though final approval of the legislation remains pending. The legislative initiative was introduced by Jurgita Šukevičienė, Chairwoman of the Seimas Education and Science Committee and a member of the Social Democrats.
Šukevičienė argued that if the proposal is adopted, parents would gain increased time to spend with both young children and teenagers. She framed this provision as a preventative measure designed to combat the use of psychotropic and narcotic substances. Speaking on the matter, Šukevičienė stressed the importance of public awareness, stating that “Prevention is always cheaper than fixing the consequences,” and urged the Seimas to approve the project.
Conversely, the amendments faced opposition from Liberal member Eugenijus Gentvilas, who expressed skepticism regarding the bill’s efficacy, asserting that it would fail to address the broader demographic challenges. The debate highlights differing views on the role of labor policy in addressing societal issues. While proponents view the changes as a vital tool for family stability and public health prevention, opponents question the scope and impact of the proposed reforms on core demographic trends.
The Seimas continues its deliberation process regarding the passage of these significant amendments to the Labour Code.
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Fifty-five members of the Seimas recently voted on proposed amendments to the Labour Code. During the voting session, eight members voted against the changes, and twenty-one members abstained, althoug