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Executive branch Lithuania, in 33 editions.
The entry for Lithuania published Executive branch in 33 editions of 34, from 1992 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1992
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1992 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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1997 edition
Changed since 1996Published as “Executive branch”
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers,
- Government,
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Chairman,
- Supreme Council Vytautas LANDSBERGIS (since March 1990),
- Deputy Chairmen Bronius KUZMICKAS (since March 1990),
- Ceslovas STANKEVICIUS (since March 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Gediminas VAGNORIUS (since January 1991);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Algis DOBROVOLSKAS (since January 1991), Vytantas PAKALNISKIS (since January 1991), Zigmas VAISVILA (since January 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held March 1990 (elected by Parliament); results - LANDSBERGIS, BRAZAUSKAS
- Supreme Council:
- last held 24 February 1990;
- results - Sajudis (nationalist movement won a large majority) (90) 63%;
- seats - (141 total)
prime minister, Council of Ministers, Government,
Chief of State:
Chairman, Supreme Council Vytautas LANDSBERGIS (since March 1990), Deputy
Chairmen Bronius KUZMICKAS (since March 1990), Ceslovas STANKEVICIUS (since
March 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Gediminas VAGNORIUS (since January 1991); Deputy Prime
Ministers Algis DOBROVOLSKAS (since January 1991), Vytantas PAKALNISKIS
(since January 1991), Zigmas VAISVILA (since January 1991)
President:
last held March 1990 (elected by Parliament); results - LANDSBERGIS,
BRAZAUSKAS
Supreme Council:
last held 24 February 1990; results - Sajudis (nationalist movement won a
large majority) (90) 63%; seats - (141 total)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 14 February 1993 (next to be held NA); results - Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS was elected
- Seimas (parliament):
- last held 26 October and 25 November 1992 (next to be held NA);
- results - Democratic Labor Party 51%;
- seats - (141 total) Democratic Labor Party 73
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Seimas Chairman and Acting President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 15 November 1992);
- Deputy Seimas Chairmen Aloyzas SAKALAS (since NA December 1992) and Egidius BICKAUSKAS (since NA December 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Premier Adolfas SLEZEVICIUS (since NA)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
President:
last held 14 February 1993 (next to be held NA); results - Algirdas
BRAZAUSKAS was elected
Seimas (parliament):
last held 26 October and 25 November 1992 (next to be held NA); results -
Democratic Labor Party 51%; seats - (141 total) Democratic Labor Party 73
president, prime minister, cabinet
Chief of State:
Seimas Chairman and Acting President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 15
November 1992); Deputy Seimas Chairmen Aloyzas SAKALAS (since NA December
1992) and Egidius BICKAUSKAS (since NA December 1992)
Head of Government:
Premier Adolfas SLEZEVICIUS (since NA)
The entry for Lithuania did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 25 November 1992; elected acting president by Parliament 25 November 1992 and elected by direct vote 15 February 1993);
- election last held 14 February 1993 (next to be held NA 1997);
- results - Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS was elected;
- note - on 25 November 1992 BRAZAUSKAS was elected chairman of Parliament and, as such, acting president of the Republic;
- he was confirmed in office by direct balloting 15 February 1993
- head of government:
- Premier Adolfas SLEZEVICIUS (since 10 March 1993)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 25
November 1992; elected acting president by Parliament 25 November 1992
and elected by direct vote 15 February 1993); election last held 14
February 1993 (next to be held NA 1997); results - Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS
was elected; note - on 25 November 1992 BRAZAUSKAS was elected
chairman of Parliament and, as such, acting president of the Republic;
he was confirmed in office by direct balloting 15 February 1993
head of government: Premier Adolfas SLEZEVICIUS (since 10 March 1993)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president on the
nomination of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 25 November 1992; elected acting president by Parliament 25 November 1992 and elected by direct vote 15 February 1993) was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 14 February 1993 (next to be held spring 1997);
- results - Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS was elected;
- percent of vote NA
- head of government:
- Premier Mindaugas STANKEVICIUS (since 15 February 1996) was appointed by the president on approval of the Seimas
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
chief of state: President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 25
November 1992; elected acting president by Parliament 25 November 1992
1992 and elected by direct vote 15 February 1993); 1993) was elected for a
five-year term by universal suffrage; election last held 14
1993 (next to be held NA spring 1997); results - Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS
was elected; note - on 25 November 1992 BRAZAUSKAS was elected percent of
chairman of Parliament and, as such, acting presidentthe Republic; vote NA
he was confirmed in office by direct balloting 15 February 1993
head of government: Premier Adolfas SLEZEVICIUS Mindaugas STANKEVICIUS (since 10 March 1993) 15
February 1996) was appointed by the president on approval of the
Seimas
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president on the
nomination of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (acting president since 25 November 1992, president since 15 February 1993)
- head of government :
- Premier Gediminas VAGNORIUS (since 28 November 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 14 February 1993 (next to be held spring 1997);
- premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS elected president; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 25 (actingNovember 1992; elected acting president by Parliament since 25 November
1992 and elected by direct votewas
head of government : Premier Gediminas VAGNORIUS (since 28 November
1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
nomination of the premier
elections: president elected by popular vote for aterm by universal suffrage; term;
election last held 14 Februaryresults - Algirdas BRAZAUSKASwas elected; percent of vote NA premier appointed by the president on the approval of the
head of government: Premier Mindaugas STANKEVICIUS (since 15
February 1996) was
Seimascabinet: Council election results: Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS elected president; percent of Ministers was appointed by the president on thenomination of the prime minister vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Valdes ADAMKUS (since 26 February 1998)
- head of government:
- Premier Gediminas VAGNORIUS (since 28 November 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 December 1997 and 5 January 1998 (next to be held NA 2003);
- premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote-Valdas ADAMKUS 50.37%, Arturas PAULAUSKAS 49.7%
chief of state: President Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (acting Valdes ADAMKUS (since 26 February
president since 25 November 1992, president since 151993) 1998)
head of government : government: Premier Gediminas VAGNORIUS (since 28 November
1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
nomination of the premier
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 14 February 1993 21 December 1997 and 5 January 1998 (next to be held spring 1997);
held NA 2003); premier appointed by the president on the approval of
the Parliament
election results: Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent ofvote - NA vote-Valdas ADAMKUS 50.37%, Arturas PAULAUSKAS 49.7%
- chief of state:
- President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 26 February 1998)
- head of government:
- Premier Gediminas VAGNORIUS (since 28 November 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 December 1997 and 5 January 1998 (next to be held NA 2003);
- premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote--Valdas ADAMKUS 50.37%, Arturas PAULAUSKAS 49.7%
chief of state: President Valdes Valdas ADAMKUS (since 26 February 1998)
head of government: Premier Gediminas VAGNORIUS (since 28 November
1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
nomination of the premier
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 21 December 1997 and 5 January 1998 (next to be
held NA 2003); premier appointed by the president on the approval of
the Parliament
election results: Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent ofvote-Valdas vote--Valdas ADAMKUS 50.37%, Arturas PAULAUSKAS 49.7%
- chief of state:
- President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 26 February 1998)
- head of government:
- Premier Andrius KUBILIUS (since 12 November 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 December 1997 and 5 January 1998 (next to be held NA 2003);
- premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 50.4%, Arturas PAULAUSKAS 49.6%
chief of state: President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 26 February 1998)
head of government: Premier Gediminas VAGNORIUS Andrius KUBILIUS (since 28 12 November
1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election results: Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of
vote--Valdas50.37%, 50.4%, Arturas PAULAUSKAS 49.7% 49.6%
- chief of state:
- President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 26 February 1998) head of government: Premier Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS (since 3 July 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 21 December 1997 and 4 January 1998 (next to be held NA 2002);
- premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament election results: Valdas ADAMKUS elected president;
- percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 50.4%, Arturas PAULAUSKAS 49.6%
chief of state: President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 26 February 1998)Andrius KUBILIUS Algirdas BRAZAUSKAS (since 12 November 1999)3 July 2001) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier5 4 January 1998 (next to be held NA 2003); 2002); premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Rolandas PAKSAS (since 26 February 2003)
- head of government:
- Premier Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 3 July 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 22 December 2002 and 5 January 2003 (next to be held in late 2007);
- premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Rolandas PAKSAS elected president; percent of vote - Rolandas PAKSAS 54.9%, Valdas ADAMKUS 45.1%
chief of state: President Valdas ADAMKUS Rolandas PAKSAS (since 26 February 1998) 2003)
head of government: Premier Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 3 July 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 21 22 December 1997 2002 and 4 5 January 1998 2003 (next to be held NA 2002); in late 2007); premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results: Valdas ADAMKUS Rolandas PAKSAS elected president; percent of vote - Rolandas PAKSAS 54.9%, Valdas ADAMKUS 50.4%, Arturas PAULAUSKAS 49.6% 45.1%
- chief of state:
- President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Premier Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 3 July 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 13 June 2004 and 27 June 2004;
- premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%
chief of state: President Rolandas PAKSAS Valdas ADAMKUS (since 26 February 2003) 12 July 2004)
head of government: Premier Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 3 July 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 22 December 2002 13 June 2004 and 5 January 2003 (next to be held in late 2007); 27 June 2004; premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results: Rolandas PAKSAS Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote - Rolandas PAKSAS 54.9%, Valdas ADAMKUS 45.1% 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%
- chief of state:
- President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Premier Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 3 July 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 13 June 2004 and 27 June 2004 (next to be held June 2009);
- premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%
chief of state: President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
head of government: Premier Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS (since 3 July 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 13 June 2004 and 27 June 2004; 2004 (next to be held June 2009); premier appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results: Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%
- chief of state:
- President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gediminas KIRKILAS (since 4 July 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 13 and 27 June 2004 (next to be held June 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Valdas ADAMKUS elected president;
- percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%;
- Gediminas KIRKILAS approved by Parliament 85-13, with 5 abstentions
chief of state: President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
head of government: Premier Algirdas Mykolas BRAZAUSKAS Prime Minister Gediminas KIRKILAS (since 3 4 July 2001) 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the premier prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 13 June 2004 and 27 June 2004 (next to be held June 2009); premier prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results: Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8% 47.8%; Gediminas KIRKILAS approved by Parliament 85-13, with 5 abstentions
- chief of state:
- President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gediminas KIRKILAS (since 4 July 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 13 and 27 June 2004 (next to be held June 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Valdas ADAMKUS elected president;
- percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%;
- Gediminas KIRKILAS approved by Parliament 85-13, with five abstentions
chief of state: President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Gediminas KIRKILAS (since 4 July 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 13 and 27 June 2004 (next to be held June 2009); prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results: Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%; Gediminas KIRKILAS approved by Parliament 85-13, with 5 five abstentions
- chief of state:
- President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrius KUBILIUS (since 27 November 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 13 and 27 June 2004 (next to be held in June 2009);
- prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Valdas ADAMKUS elected president;
- percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%;
- Andrius KUBILIUS approved by Parliament 89-27 with 16 abstentions
chief of state: President Valdas ADAMKUS (since 12 July 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Gediminas KIRKILAS Andrius KUBILIUS (since 4 July 2006) 27 November 2008)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 13 and 27 June 2004 (next to be held in June 2009); prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results: Valdas ADAMKUS elected president; percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%; Gediminas KIRKILAS Andrius KUBILIUS approved by Parliament 85-13, 89-27 with five 16 abstentions
- chief of state:
- President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrius KUBILIUS (since 27 November 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 17 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president;
- percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, others 12.9%;
- Andrius KUBILIUS' government approved by Parliament 83-40 with 5 abstentions
chief of state:
President Valdas ADAMKUS Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2004) 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Andrius KUBILIUS (since 27 November 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 13 and 27 June 2004 17 May 2009 (next to be held in June 2009); May 2014); prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results: Valdas ADAMKUS
Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president; percent of vote - Valdas ADAMKUS 52.2%, Kazimiera PRUNSKIENE 47.8%; Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, others 12.9%; Andrius KUBILIUS KUBILIUS' government approved by Parliament 89-27 83-40 with 16 5 abstentions
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrius KUBILIUS (since 27 November 2008)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 17 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president;
- percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, others 12.9%;
- Andrius KUBILIUS' government approved by Parliament 83-40 with 5 abstentions
chief of state:
President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Andrius KUBILIUS (since 27 November 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014); prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results:
Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, others 12.9%; Andrius KUBILIUS' government approved by Parliament 83-40 with 5 abstentions
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS (since 22 November 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister and approval of the Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 17 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014);
- prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president;
- percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, others 12.9%;
- Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS approved by Parliament 90-40
chief of state:
President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Andrius KUBILIUS Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS (since 27 22 November 2008) 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister and approval of the Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 17 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014); prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results:
Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, others 12.9%; Andrius KUBILIUS' government Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS approved by Parliament 83-40 with 5 abstentions 90-40
- chief of state:
- President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS (since 22 November 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister and approval of the Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held on 11 and 25 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
- election results:
- Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 59%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS 41%;
- Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS approved by Parliament 90-40
chief of state:
President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS (since 22 November 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the nomination of the prime minister and approval of the Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election elections last held on 17 11 and 25 May 2009 2014 (next to be held in May 2014); 2019); prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the Parliament
election results:
Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected reelected president; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, others 12.9%; 59%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS 41%; Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS approved by Parliament 90-40
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS (since 22 November 2012)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 and 25 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
- Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (independent) 59%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (LSDP) 41%;
- Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS (LSDP) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 of 130
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:appointed nominated by the president on the nomination of the prime minister and approval of minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); elections election last held on 11 and 25 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019); prime minister appointed by the president on the approval of the president, approved by Parliament
election results:90-40 vote - 90 of 130
- chief of state:
- President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Saulius SKVERNELIS (since 13 December 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 and 25 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
- Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE reelected president in second reound;
- percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (independent) 57.9%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (LSDP) 40.1%, invalid 2%;
- Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 to 4
chief of state: President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS Saulius SKVERNELIS (since 22 November 2012) 13 December 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 and 25 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
election results: Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE reelected president; president in second reound; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (independent) 59%, 57.9%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (LSDP) 41%; Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS (LSDP) 40.1%, invalid 2%; Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 of 130 to 4
- chief of state:
- President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Saulius SKVERNELIS (since 13 December 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 and 25 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
- Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (independent) 57.9%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (LSDP) 40.1%, invalid 2%;
- Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 to 4
chief of state: President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (since 12 July 2009)
head of government: Prime Minister Saulius SKVERNELIS (since 13 December 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 and 25 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
election results: Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE reelected president in second reound; round; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (independent) 57.9%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (LSDP) 40.1%, invalid 2%; Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 to 4
- chief of state:
- President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Saulius SKVERNELIS (since 13 December 2016)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
- Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%;
- Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 to 4
chief of state: President Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2009) 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Saulius SKVERNELIS (since 13 December 2016)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 12 and 25 26 May 2014 2019 (next to be held in May 2019); 2024); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
election results: Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE reelected Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 57.9%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (LSDP) 40.1%, invalid 2%; 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%; Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 to 4
- chief of state:
- President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
- Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%;
- Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 to 4
chief of state: President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Saulius SKVERNELIS Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 13 December 2016) 24 November 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
election results: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%; Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 to 4
- chief of state:
- President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
- Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%;
- Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 62 to 10
chief of state: President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
election results: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%; Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 90 62 to 4 10
- chief of state:
- President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
- 2019: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%;
- Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 62 to 10
- 2009: Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president;
- Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, Valdemar TOMASEVSKI 4.7%, and other 8.2%
chief of state: President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
election results: 2019: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%; Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 62 to 10
2009: Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president; Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, Valdemar TOMASEVSKI 4.7%, and other 8.2%
- chief of state:
- President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister,
- appointed by the president,
- approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
2019: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%
2014: Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE (independent) 59.1%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (Social Democratic Party) 40.9%
chief of state: President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
election results:
2019: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%; Saulius SKVERNELIS (LVZS) approved as prime minister by Parliament vote - 62 to 10 33.3%2009: 2014: Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE elected president; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 69.1%, Algirdas BUTKEVICIUS 11.8%, Valentinas MAZURONIS 6.2%, Valdemar TOMASEVSKI 4.7%, and other 8.2% (independent) 59.1%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (Social Democratic Party) 40.9%
- chief of state:
- President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister,
- appointed by the president,
- approved by Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- first round held on 12 May 2024 (runoff held on 12 May 2024);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- election results:
2024: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote -Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 75.6%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (TS-LKD) 24.4%
2019: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%
chief of state: President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE (since 24 November 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last first round held on 12 and 26 May 2019 (next to be 2024 (runoff held in on 12 May 2024); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
election results:2019: 2024: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas -Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, 75.6%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3% (TS-LKD) 24.4%2014: Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE 2019: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president; president in second round; percent of vote - Dalia GRYBAUSKAITE Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 59.1%, Zigmantas BALCYTIS (Social Democratic Party) 40.9% 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%
- chief of state:
- President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Inga RUGINIENE (since 25 September 2025)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister,
- appointed by the president,
- approved by Parliament
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
- most recent election date:
- 26 May 2024
- election results:
2024: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote -Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 75.6%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (TS-LKD) 24.4%
2019: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
chief of state: President Gitanas NAUSEDA (since 12 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Ingrida SIMONYTE Inga RUGINIENE (since 24 November 2020) 25 September 2025)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the president, approved by Parliamentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); first round held on 12 May 2024 (runoff held on 12 May 2024); prime minister appointed by the president, approved by Parliament
most recent election date: 26 May 2024
election results:
2024: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote -Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 75.6%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (TS-LKD) 24.4%
2019: Gitanas NAUSEDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Gitanas NAUSEDA (independent) 66.7%, Ingrida SIMONYTE (independent) 33.3%
expected date of next election: 2029
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