Sinkevičius-led cabinet to hold first government meeting

Lithuania's 21st government has officially taken office, with Prime Minister M. Sinkevičius and his new cabinet sworn in following the approval of their program in parliament. The new administration is a coalition formed by the Social Democratic Party (LSDP), the Democratic Union "For Lithuania," and the Lithuanian Farmers, Greens and Christian Families Union.

Key appointments include Taurimas Valys as the new Finance Minister, Ieva Andriulaitytė as the Environment Minister, and Kęstutis Budrys as the Foreign Affairs Minister. Other significant roles filled are Martynas Katelynas for Internal Affairs, Inga Ruginienė for Social Security and Labour, and Robertas Kaunas continuing as Minister of National Defence. Raminta Popovienė will lead the Ministry of Education, Science, and Sport, while Juras Taminskas takes charge of the Ministry of Transport.

The coalition also sees continuity in some positions, with Rita Tamašunienė, delegated by the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania–Christian Families Union, remaining as Minister of Justice. Edvinas Grikšas, delegated by the "farmers," will serve as Minister of Economy and Innovation. The Democratic Union "For Lithuania" will be represented by Lukas Savickas in the Energy Ministry, Linas Kukuraitis in the Health Ministry, and Kęstutis Mažeika in the Agriculture Ministry.

The government's formation follows the resignation of the previous cabinet, led by I. Ruginienė, due to a reshuffling of the ruling coalition. Prime Minister Sinkevičius announced his decision to lead the new ministerial team.