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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Vilnius, September 26 (Xinhua) — The Seimas (parliament) of the Republic of Lithuania approved the composition of the 20th government on Thursday. The coalition government was formed by the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania (SDPL), the Dawn over the Nemunas party, the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LFGU), and the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Union.
The new cabinet's program was adopted by 80 votes in favor, 40 against, and two abstentions.
Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and the ministers took the oath of office shortly after the vote and immediately assumed their duties.
"With this government program, we clearly state that we want to strengthen the public sector, listen to public opinion, promote social dialogue, and solve problems through dialogue," I. Ruginienė stated in the Saeima. "We want to increase defense investments, which we have already demonstrated and will continue to do. We want to create a solid social foundation for every citizen of the country. We want wages to grow, for our seniors to live with dignity, and for vulnerable groups to have a much better life."
The program calls for increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP and promises no new taxes for the duration of the program, with the exception of a planned financial stability levy on banks, the details of which are still being discussed. It also includes a freeze on excise taxes on diesel fuel, while excise taxes on tobacco, e-cigarettes, and alcohol will increase at a faster rate.
The new ruling coalition, which controls 82 of the 141 seats in the Seimas, was formed in August following the resignation of former Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas. –0–
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