Lithuania's political landscape is shaking! Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas resigned Thursday amid swirling ethics investigations and a crumbling coalition, marking a dramatic exit for the embattled leader. 💥
Why Now?
The move came after Saulius Skvernelis, leader of coalition partner Democratic Union 'For Lithuania,' threatened to pull support if Paluckas stayed. With parliament's speaker against him, the PM chose to 'avoid chaos'—but not before claiming the allegations were 'orchestrated attacks.' 🎭
What’s Under the Microscope? 🔍
Probes into Paluckas’ financial ties and alleged business conflicts have dominated headlines. Critics say he failed to pay damages to Vilnius municipality and got too cozy with certain entrepreneurs. The PM denies all wrongdoing.
Domino Effect 🎲
Per Lithuania’s constitution, the entire cabinet must resign with the PM. President Gitanas Nausėda called the resignation 'the only right choice,' signaling smoother seas ahead for coalition talks.
As young professionals and politics watchers track this Baltic drama, one thing’s clear: Lithuania’s leadership race just got a plot twist worthy of Netflix. 🍿
