Lithuania’s ruling Social Democratic Party has said its chairman, Mindaugas Sinkevicius, is preparing to become the country’s next prime minister, replacing Inga Ruginiene.
In a statement posted on social media on Tuesday, the party said Mindaugas Sinkevicius was “ready to assume full responsibility for the formation of the new government”.
The planned leadership change comes weeks after the Social Democrats took the decision to expel the populist Zarya nad Nemanu party from the governing coalition.
The move followed a court ruling that found the party guilty of anti-Semitism, triggering political fallout and prompting a reshaping of the government.
The Social Democratic Party’s decision to back Mindaugas Sinkevicius signals an effort to stabilise leadership within the ruling bloc following the coalition dispute.
By choosing its chairman to take over the premiership, the party appears to be consolidating control and seeking a more unified direction for government policy.
Mindaugas Sinkevicius is expected to lead the formation of a new cabinet, as the Social Democrats work to maintain their governing majority after the coalition reshuffle.
The transition marks a significant moment in Lithuania’s domestic politics, with the new leadership set to guide the government through the next phase following recent instability.
The leadership change could shape Lithuania’s policy direction in the coming months, particularly as the government seeks to rebuild stability after the coalition split and address both domestic and regional challenges.
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