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Butkevičius Cabinet
Butkevičius Cabinet was the 16th cabinet of Lithuania since 1990. It consisted of the Prime Minister, who was the Head of Government, and 14 government ministers from the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania, the Labour Party (Lithuania), Labour Party, the Order and Justice, as well as the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania until it left the coalition in 2014. History After the 2012 Lithuanian parliamentary election, parliamentary elections in 2012, President Dalia Grybauskaitė appointed Algirdas Butkevičius, leader of the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania, as the Prime Minister on 26 November 2012. The cabinet received its mandate on 13 December 2012. At that time, the ministers in the Butkevičius Cabinet had the highest average age of all the cabinets in the independent Lithuanian history, with the average age of its members exceeding 54 years. It initially consisted of four parties (Social Democratic Party of Lithuania, the Labour Party (Lithuania), Labour Party, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algirdas Butkevičius
Algirdas Butkevičius (born 19 November 1958) is a Lithuanian politician and was Prime Minister of Lithuania, serving between 2012 and 2016. He also served as the Minister of Finance from 2004 to 2005 and the Minister of Transport and Communications from 2006 to 2008. He led the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania from 2009 to 2017. Political career Butkevičius was born at Paežeriai village in Radviliškis district municipality. Since 1992 he is member of the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania (LSDP). He was chairman of the Vilkaviškis District section of LSDP in 1995–1997, deputy chairman of the LSDP in 1999–2005 (re-elected in 2001), and chairman of the LSDP since 2009. In 1996 and 2000, he was elected to the Seimas (parliament). From 2004 to 2005 he served as Minister of Finance and from 2006 to 2008 as Minister of Transport and Communications. Butkevičius was the LSDP's candidate in the 2009 presidential election, placing second with 11.83% of the votes. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seimas
The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (), or simply the Seimas ( ; ), is the unicameralism, unicameral legislative body of the Lithuania, Republic of Lithuania. The Seimas constitutes the legislative branch of Government of Lithuania, government in Lithuania, enacting laws and amendments to the Constitution of Lithuania, Constitution, passing the budget, confirming the Prime Minister and the Government of Lithuania, Government and controlling their activities. Its 141 members are elected for a four-year term, with 71 elected in individual constituencies, and 70 elected in a nationwide vote based on open list proportional representation. A party must receive at least 5%, and a multi-party union at least 7%, of the national vote to qualify for the proportional representation seats. Following the 2024 Lithuanian parliamentary election, elections in 2024, the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania is the largest party in the Seimas, signing an agreement to form a coalition governm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algimanta Pabedinskienė
Algimanta Pabedinskienė (born 25 March 1965) is a Lithuanian politician who served as Ministry of Social Security and Labour from 12 December 2012 to 13 December 2016. Born in Latvia, Pabedinskienė moved to Lithuania at a young age, graduating from high school in Marijampolė, then graduating from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University with a degree in civil engineering. After graduating, she began her own construction business, and through the 1990s created a workshop of women's accessories as well. In 2005, she returned to school and graduated from Kaunas University of Technology with a degree in business administration, and served both as a lecturer at Marijampolė University of Applied Sciences and as an administrator in the Kaunas Chamber of Commerce after graduating. Pabedinskienė began to get involved in politics shortly after joining the Chamber of Commerce. In 2008 and in 2012, she ran for a seat in the Seimas The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania (), or si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juozas Olekas
Juozas Olekas (born 30 October 1955) is a Lithuanian surgeon and politician, a former Minister of National Defence, from 2006 to 2008. In 1990 and from 2003 to 2004 he also served as the Health Minister. In 2019 he was elected to the European Parliament. Olekas studied at Kaunas Institute of Medicine from 1974 to 1976, and at Vilnius University from 1976 to 1980. Between 1994 and 1997 he was a chief physician at the Vilnius University hospital. Olekas is married to Aurelija Olekienė, they have two daughters. Olekas was Vilija Blinkevičiūtė Vilija Blinkevičiūtė (born 3 March 1960) is a Lithuanian lawyer and politician, Member of the European Parliament and former long-term Ministry of Social Security and Labour (Lithuania), Minister for Social Security and Labour. Blinkevičiūt� ...'s main competitor in the 2021 Social Democratic Party of Lithuania leadership election, finishing second with 44% of the vote. References External links Biography at the Ministry of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Šarūnas Birutis
Šarūnas Birutis (born September 20, 1961, in Šiauliai) is a Lithuanian politician. He is the Lithuanian minister of culture in the Gintautas Paluckas-led government since 2024. He earlier served as a member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009, and was part of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. Early life Šarūnas Birutis was born on 20 September 1961 in Šiauliai in Šiauliai county. He completed his schooling from J. Janonis Secondary School in Šiauliai in 1979. In 1984, he received a bachelor's degree in economics from Vilnius University. In 2003, he obtained a master's degree in law from Law University of Lithuania in 2003. Career Business While studying for his degree in economics, he worked in the finance division in the state academic drama theatre from 1982 to 1984. After his studies, he was employed by the Kaunas Combined Heat and Power Plant in the planning division in 1984. In 1986, he joined the administration of Kaunas city commi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rimantas Sinkevičius
Rimantas Sinkevičius (born 3 April 1952) is a Lithuanian politician, Minister of Economy and Innovation (2020), former Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania. Biography In 1970 graduated from Kavarskas high school and entered Institute of polytechnics in Kaunas, faculty of Chemical technology, which he graduated in 1975 and acquired the specialty of inorganic fertilizers and chemical technology engineer. 1980–2000 Worked at the company „ Achema“ in Jonava (formerly state-owned company „Azotas“). Held various positions. 1980–1983 was the shift supervisor, year 1983–1993 – Foreman and chief of laboratory, from 1993 to 1997 – Deputy Director of the center for Innovation and progress, 1997–2000 – Deputy Director for Commerce, Head of marketing department. 2004–2008 was a development director of the concern „Achema Group Achema is the largest fertilizer producer in the Baltic states. It is headquartered in Jonava, central Lithuania. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evaldas Gustas
Evaldas is a Lithuanian masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: * Evaldas Petrauskas (born 1992), Lithuanian boxer * Evaldas Dainys (born 1982), Lithuanian basketball player * Evaldas Razulis (born 1986), Lithuanian footballer {{given name Lithuanian masculine given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birutė Vėsaitė
Birutė Vėsaitė (born 19 August 1951) is a Lithuanian politician. Life She was born in 1951. She is a member of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party. In 2012 she was appointed to be a Government Minister of the Economy. She was replaced in May 2013. References 1951 births Living people Women government ministers of Lithuania Politicians from Kaunas Women members of the Seimas Ministers of economy of Lithuania 21st-century Lithuanian politicians 21st-century Lithuanian women politicians Members of the Seimas {{Lithuanian-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasa Budbergytė
Rasa Budbergytė (born 8 May 1960) is a Lithuanian politician and a member of the Seimas. She previously served as state's Auditor General, member at European Court of Auditors and Minister of Finance. Early life Budbergytė was born on 8 May 1960 in Plungė. She went to secondary schools in Plungė and Prienai before enrolling Faculty of Law at Vilnius University. Career During 1983–85, Budbergytė led the general affairs division of Marijampolė City Council. In September 1998, she was made the Vice-Minister of Justice, a post she retained till December 2000. She has also served as a legal adviser to the Ministry of International Economic Relations (1992–93) and Auditor General (2010–2010). She was an assistant professor at the Vilnius University from 1997 to 2005. In 2016, she was briefly appointed to be the Minister of Finance of Lithuania, since the previous minister, Rimantas Šadžius replaced her at European Court of Auditors . She was a minister till new electi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rimantas Šadžius
Rimantas Šadžius (born 8 October 1960) is a Lithuanian politician and economist affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania. He currently serves as the Minister of Finance under Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas, a position he assumed on 12 December 2024. Šadžius has held the finance portfolio multiple times, having previously held it from 2007 to 2008 and from 2012 to 2016. Early life and education Born in Vilnius, Šadžius graduated from Vilnius University with a degree in chemistry before transitioning into public administration and economics. Political career Šadžius began his political career in the Ministry of Finance, holding various senior roles before being appointed as Minister of Finance. Minister of Finance First Term (2007–2008) Šadžius was first appointed Minister of Finance on 16 May 2007 under Prime Minister Gediminas Kirkilas. During this time, he worked on fiscal reforms and preparations for Lithuania's eventual adoption of the euro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rokas Masiulis
Rokas Masiulis (born 6 August 1969) is a senior manager and a Lithuanian politician. He is former Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania and Minister of Energy of Lithuania. He is the chief executive officer of Litgrid. Early life and studies Born in Vilnius, Rokas Masiulis holds a degree in International Relations and Political Science as well as master's degree in Economics from Vilnius University. Career He spent 15 years working in private sectoring, including companies such as Arthur Andersen LLP and Ernst & Young. Before joining the government, Masiulis was CEO and later also as a member of the Board of Directors at the state-controlled oil terminal operator Klaipėdos Nafta. During his term as CEO of Klaipėdos Nafta, Masiulis was in charge of the implementation of LNG terminal project. LNG terminal has started its operation in December 2014. The import facility FSRU ''Independence'' was essential in breaking the monopoly of Russia's Gazprom P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
