National Programme on Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Control and Consumption Prevention approved

Press release, 13 December 2018    The Seimas adopted the National Programme on Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Control and Consumption Prevention for 2018–2028. For the first time in Lithuania, this strategic document is aimed at assessing the problems related to alcohol, tobacco and drug consumption and potential solutions thereof in an integrated manner, while recognising … Skaityti toliau

Seimas expanded the legal basis for banning aliens from Lithuania

Press release, 16 November 2017    The Seimas approved the amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens (draft No XIIIP-533(2), which expanded the basis for banning an alien from the Republic of Lithuania for a long-term. The new amendments provide for an entry ban on aliens related to large-scale corruption, money laundering, and … Skaityti toliau

Presentation of the work programme of the spring session

Press release, 10 March 2017    On 10 March 2017, Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas, and Saulius Skvernelis, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, presented the work programme of the second (spring) session to the Parliament. Introducing the key tasks, the Speaker of the Seimas welcomed the fact that the priorities of the Seimas’ spring session, the … Skaityti toliau

Seimas approved the composition of the Board of the Seimas and the Conference of Chairs of the Seimas

Press release, 14 November 2016  Pursuant to the Statute of the Seimas, the parliament of the new term approved the composition of the Board of the Seimas at its first sitting. The Resolution “On the Approval of the Board of the Seimas” was adopted with 99 votes in favour, to none against and 13 abstentions. … Skaityti toliau