Simonyte initiates coalition formation

Ingrida Simonyte, the conservative Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats' candidate for prime minister, said on Sunday night she's taking the initiative to form a ruling coalition with two liberal parties, adding that she would change the coronavirus pandemic's management model after becoming head of government.

The opposition conservative Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats have won the parliament election in Lithuania and can form a ruling coalition with two liberal parties, according to the preliminary runoff results published on Sunday night.