Lithuanian Prime Minister's Resignation Shakes Political Landscape

Lithuania's Prime Minister, Gintautas Paluckas, announced his resignation. This decision came following pressure from a junior party threatening to leave the ruling coalition due to Paluckas' business connections with a company owned by his sister-in-law.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 31-07-2025 14:11 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 14:11 IST
Lithuanian Prime Minister's Resignation Shakes Political Landscape

Lithuania's political scene is set for transformation as Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announced his resignation.

The decision was sparked by threats from a junior partner in the government coalition, who voiced intentions to exit unless Paluckas stepped down over controversial business links.

The alleged ties involve a company owned by his sister-in-law, heightening ethical scrutiny and political pressure.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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