Government · Announcement
Inga Ruginienė Sworn In as the 19th Prime Minister of Lithuania
25 September 2025 · Presidential Palace · Vilnius
In a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius, Inga Ruginienė was sworn in as the 19th Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania — becoming the first former trade union leader to occupy the nation's highest executive office.
The ceremony marked the formation of a new governing coalition in the Seimas and the beginning of a programme centred on four pillars: social security modernisation, economic competitiveness, institutional renewal, and a confident European voice.
In her first statement after taking the oath, the Prime Minister emphasised the government's commitment to working households, to rebuilding public trust in institutions, and to delivering results "quietly, consistently, and in full view of those who will judge our work."
The full Cabinet is expected to present its programme before the Seimas in the weeks ahead.
EU · Social Policy
Informal EU Social Affairs Council: Shaping a Fairer European Labour Market
11 March 2026 · Brussels · European Council
Prime Minister Ruginienė joined her European counterparts at the informal meeting of EU Social Affairs Ministers in Brussels, where discussions centred on the next generation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Lithuania's intervention focused on platform-worker protections, minimum income frameworks, and the portability of social benefits across Member States — priorities that reflect the Prime Minister's long-standing advocacy as a former Minister of Social Security and Labour.
"Europe's competitiveness and Europe's social fairness are not opposing goals," the Prime Minister said. "They are the same goal, seen from two angles."
Europe · Diplomacy
Strategic Talks with European Parliament President Metsola
04 February 2026 · Strasbourg
Prime Minister Ruginienė met with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola for strategic discussions on EU enlargement, the social agenda, and continued solidarity with Ukraine.
The meeting reaffirmed Lithuania's active position within European institutions and its commitment to shaping — rather than merely implementing — EU policy directions.
Following the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the press on Lithuania's contributions to European priorities in the year ahead.
Speech · Programme
First Programme Address to the Seimas: Four Pillars, One Lithuania
15 October 2025 · The Seimas
Prime Minister Ruginienė delivered her first formal programme address to the Seimas, outlining a four-pillar plan: social security reform, economic modernisation, institutional renewal, and European leadership.
The address drew particular attention for its tone — direct, measured, and grounded in the daily realities of Lithuanian working life. The Prime Minister spoke of "government as a service, not a status" and pledged that her Cabinet would measure its record by what it delivers for ordinary households.
The programme received support from the governing coalition and is now being translated into specific legislative packages, beginning with social security modernisation.
Economy · Green
Lithuania Unveils Ten-Year Green Industry Blueprint
18 November 2025 · Vilnius
The Government of Lithuania has published a ten-year blueprint for green industry, setting out investment pathways for renewable energy, clean manufacturing, and a just transition for regions historically dependent on carbon-intensive sectors.
The blueprint aligns with European Union climate and industrial strategies and ties environmental ambition directly to jobs, regional development, and energy security.
"Climate policy cannot be climate austerity," the Prime Minister said at the launch. "Our transition must be ambitious — and it must be just."
Labour · Reform
Social Security Modernisation Bill Advances in the Seimas
06 December 2025 · The Seimas
The Government's landmark Social Security Modernisation Bill advanced through its first reading in the Seimas, receiving strong support from the governing coalition.
The legislation simplifies benefit delivery, introduces a digital-first social security interface, and uplifts pensions for the lowest-paid recipients. It also strengthens family support frameworks and expands the social safety net for workers in non-traditional employment.
The bill is expected to complete its legislative stages within the spring session.
Regions · Visit
Regional Tour Highlights Infrastructure and Jobs
22 January 2026 · Šiauliai Region
As part of a broader regional investment tour, Prime Minister Ruginienė visited industrial sites, health centres, and schools across the Šiauliai region — the first of a series of planned regional engagements.
The Prime Minister used the visits to announce the Government's Regional Investment Framework, a five-year programme linking infrastructure renewal, workforce training, and small-business support in regional Lithuania.
Security · NATO
Baltic Unity: A New Chapter in Regional Defence Cooperation
30 January 2026 · Vilnius
The Prime Ministers of the three Baltic states met in Vilnius and issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to defence spending above the NATO threshold, deepening civil-defence cooperation, and accelerating joint procurement.
The meeting underscored the region's continued role as a frontline for European security and collective resilience.
Economy · Innovation
Startup Nation 2.0: New Support Framework for Lithuanian Technology
14 February 2026 · Vilnius
The Government of Lithuania announced a suite of measures to maintain and extend the country's competitive position in European innovation. The package includes a new talent visa, scale-up grants, and a regulatory sandbox for emerging sectors including fintech, AI, and biotech.
"Lithuania's story is a small country outperforming its size," the Prime Minister said. "We intend to keep it that way — and to share the benefits more widely."
Speech
Address on National Priorities: The Work Ahead
20 March 2026 · Kaunas
Marking six months in office, the Prime Minister addressed a public audience in Kaunas with a candid review of progress on the Government's four-pillar programme — including the social security reform bill advancing through the Seimas and the green industry blueprint now entering implementation.
The Prime Minister outlined the Government's priorities for the remainder of its mandate, emphasising a continued focus on working households, institutional integrity, and Lithuania's European partnerships.
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