Ruginienė Returns to Ministry of Social Security and Labor

Former Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has rejoined the Ministry of Social Security and Labor, marking her return to public service in a new capacity. Colleagues welcomed her warmly, and she has already commenced initial work meetings within the ministry.

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Colleagues welcomed her warmly.

Ruginienė's primary focus is now on strategizing for the upcoming autumn session of the Seimas, Lithuania's parliament. A significant part of this agenda involves the transposition of European Union regulations into national legislation, a crucial step for aligning Lithuanian law with EU standards.

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Now, the most important thing for her is to plan the work for the autumn Seimas session.

Beyond legislative alignment, Ruginienė's work will address critical areas of social policy. These include implementing changes in long-term care services for individuals requiring extended support and reforming the labor dispute system to better manage conflicts between employees and employers. These initiatives aim to enhance social welfare and labor relations within the country.

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Among the most important tasks are the transposition of European Union rules into Lithuanian laws.