Key facts
- Lithuania's parliament approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister.
- Mindaugas Sinkevičius is a member of the Social Democrats.
- Sinkevičius replaces Inga Ruginienė as prime minister.
- Sinkevičius has 15 days to form a cabinet.
Mindaugas Sinkevičius has been officially approved by Lithuania's parliament to serve as the country's new prime minister. Sinkevičius, who is affiliated with the Social Democrats party, takes over the position previously held by Inga Ruginienė. Following his parliamentary approval, Sinkevičius is now tasked with forming a new cabinet. He has been granted a period of 15 days to complete this process and present his proposed government to the parliament for its endorsement. The appointment marks a significant transition in Lithuania's political leadership.