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Lithuania's finance minister to lead caretaker government

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Posted on August 4, 2025

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VILNIUS (Reuters) -Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda said on Monday he has appointed Finance Minister Rimantas Sadzius as acting prime minister until a new cabinet has been sworn in, following the

Lithuania Appoints Finance Minister as Acting Prime Minister

VILNIUS (Reuters) -Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda said on Monday he has appointed Finance Minister Rimantas Sadzius as acting prime minister until a new cabinet has been sworn in, following the resignation of Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas.

(Reporting by Andrius Sytas, editing by Terje Solsvik and Louise Rasmussen)

Key Takeaways

  • Finance Minister Rimantas Sadzius appointed as acting prime minister.
  • President Gitanas Nauseda announced the appointment.
  • Gintautas Paluckas resigned as prime minister.
  • New cabinet yet to be sworn in.
  • Political transition in Lithuania's government.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been appointed as the acting prime minister of Lithuania?
Finance Minister Rimantas Sadzius has been appointed as acting prime minister until a new cabinet is sworn in.
What is the reason for appointing an acting prime minister?
The appointment comes as Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda prepares for the swearing-in of a new cabinet.
Who is responsible for the reporting of this news?
The article was reported by Andrius Sytas, with editing by Terje Solsvik and Louise Rasmussen.

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