Social Democrat leader expects meeting with president to discuss new government

Ramūnas Sinkevičius, leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP), expressed his hope to meet with the president next week to finalize the formation of a new government. Sinkevičius stated he has not yet received an invitation from the president, who he believes may be traveling.

This development follows the signing of a coalition agreement on Thursday between the LSDP, the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union, and the Democratic Union "Vardan Lietuvos." Sinkevičius announced his decision to take on the role of prime minister earlier this week. The agreement outlines the distribution of ministries, with the Democratic Union "Vardan Lietuvos" set to oversee the Ministries of Agriculture, Energy, and Health.

The LSDP will continue to lead nine ministries, while the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union will retain control over the Ministries of Economy and Innovation, and Justice. Sinkevičius anticipates clarity on potential cabinet members after the Joninės holiday. The formation of this new coalition comes after the LSDP decided in early June to alter the ruling majority, excluding the "Nemuno aušra" group and initiating consultations with the Democratic Union "Vardan Lietuvos." The current ruling majority holds 80 seats in parliament, while the proposed new coalition would command 75 seats.

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So far, I have not received an invitation from the president. He is probably away or about to leave for the European Council. I want to believe that we will definitely meet next week.