Lithuanian expatriates can now have their own single-member constituency

Press release, 21 August 2019   The Seimas adopted amendments to the Law on Elections to the Seimas providing for the establishment of a single-member constituency for Lithuanian expatriates. The new provisions of the Law were adopted by 88 votes in favour, with 4 votes against and 14 abstentions. The amendments stipulate that a single-member … Skaityti toliau

Seimas specified the procedure for organising a referendum

Press release, 20 December 2018    The Seimas adopted amendments to the Referendum Law (draft No XIIIP-2559(2)), specifying the provisions for the procedure for organising a referendum, a referendum campaign, and vote counting; increasing the number of polling stations abroad; and providing for payment of salaries to members of voting commissions. According to the amended Law, … Skaityti toliau

Members of the Seimas of the 2016–2020 legislative period took the oath of loyalty at the Parliament

On 14 November 2016, the Seimas of the 2016–2020 legislative period convened for the first sitting. The work commenced with the solemn ceremony in the historical Hall of the Act of 11 March. As provided for in the Statute of the Seimas, the opening sitting of the Seimas was opened by the oldest Member of … Skaityti toliau

Seimas extended the time limit for collection of signatures for calling a referendum

Press release, 14 June 2016  On 14 June 2016, the Seimas adopted amendments to Article 11 of the Law on Referendum aimed at facilitating the exercise of citizens’ constitutional rights and enhancing the participation of citizens in the government of the state. During the collection of signatures for the initiation of a referendum, in accordance … Skaityti toliau

Committee on European Affairs of the Seimas adopted an opinion on the proposal to reform the system for conducting European elections

Press release, 20 April 2016 The Committee on European Affairs adopted a political opinion on the Proposal of the European Parliament for a Council decision adopting the provisions amending the Act concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (further referred to as the Proposal). The Committee takes the … Skaityti toliau