LRT Council Members Skeptically Assess Proposal to Establish National Broadcaster Board
Members of the LRT council express skepticism about the necessity of a proposed board for Lithuania's national broadcaster during a recent meeting.
The opposition registered a bill on the LRT: proposing to depoliticize the broadcaster's management
The Lithuanian opposition has introduced a bill that aims to reform the management structure of the national broadcaster, LRT, by reducing the number of council members and separating governance responsibilities.
I. Ruginienė: The LRT working group has completed its work
Prime Minister I. Ruginienė expressed satisfaction with the completion of the LRT working group's work, which proposed new governance structures to enhance transparency and professionalism at the public broadcaster.
The Prime Minister believes that the working group reviewing the governance of LRT has heard various opinions
The Lithuanian Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that a working group listening to diverse stakeholders' opinions on LRT governance has progressed in its review.
LRT working group agreed on proposed changes: a Board would be established, the number of Council members would change
A working group has proposed changes to the LRT Council structure, including an increase in the number of members and the establishment of a Board.
The working group reviewing LRT governance plans to complete its work
A working group in Lithuania is finalizing proposals to revise the governance structure of the national broadcaster LRT, including defining its mission and expanding its governing council.
Vytautas Juozapaitis. The LRT governance improvement project – a Frankenstein creation, or why we withdrew
The LRT governance improvement project has been criticized for its lack of clear vision and potential to weaken public broadcasting independence in Lithuania.
Changes in Public Media Governance Proposed in Lithuania; Prime Minister Sees No Desire to Influence LRT
Lithuania is discussing changes to the governance of public media, specifically expanding the council of LRT, although concerns about political influence remain.
Conservatives withdraw from the Seimas working group reviewing LRT governance
The Conservative party members have withdrawn from a working group tasked with reviewing the governance of Lithuania's public broadcaster, LRT, citing concerns over the lack of a coherent vision in proposed legislation.
Conservatives withdraw from the Seimas working group on LRT governance
The Conservative party in Lithuania has announced its withdrawal from a working group on the governance of the state broadcaster LRT, leaving 12 members remaining in the group.
The working group continues to consider proposals regarding the governance of LRT
A working group in Lithuania is discussing proposals for changes in the governance of the national broadcaster LRT, including the establishment of a management board and increased membership.
K. Vilkauskas on the controversial initiative: the proposal to declare interests at LRT is pending
K. Vilkauskas clarifies that the recent discussions regarding the declaration of interests at LRT are not final and require further refinement.
B. Davidonytė about the LRT working group: it seems that the initial proposals have been withdrawn, but there is a lack of clarity
B. Davidonytė expresses concerns that the LRT working group may be straying from its initial proposals, calling for clearer legislative language.
LRT working group: a two-thirds council member approval is needed for the dismissal of the director general
A working group suggested that dismissing the director general of LRT should require two-thirds approval from council members, emphasizing the need for adequate protection for appointed individuals.
The working group agreed that two-thirds of the council members' votes are needed to dismiss the LRT director
A working group in Lithuania has reached a consensus that the dismissal of the LRT director requires a two-thirds majority of council votes, aligning with a proposal from the Speaker of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas.
The working group agreed that the LRT board should consist of five professionals, selected by the council
A working group discussed the composition and functions of the LRT board, proposing it be made up of five individuals chosen for five-year terms.
The working group will continue to consider proposals for LRT governance and financing
A working group in Lithuania is reviewing over 150 pages of proposals regarding the governance and financing of the national broadcaster LRT, including the establishment of a new governing board and adjustments to the number of board members.
BNS Sprint: Crises with Skvernelis and Starkevičius, LRT governance task force
The article discusses recent political events in Lithuania, including the Environment Minister's request for an investigation into a former deputy minister and various international developments.
The Seimas working group supports the proposal to create an LRT board
The Lithuanian Seimas working group has endorsed a proposal to establish a board for the public broadcaster LRT, aiming to enhance its independence and accountability.
The working group on LRT governance has agreed to establish a board for the national broadcaster
A working group in the Lithuanian Parliament has decided to create a governance board for the national broadcaster, LRT.
The working group will continue to consider proposals for the governance and financing of LRT
A parliamentary working group in Lithuania is set to continue discussions regarding the governance and financing of the national broadcaster, LRT, with proposals from various stakeholders.
Liberal Movement Representative Left Working Group for LRT Governance
A member of the Liberal Movement announced that the faction has decided to withdraw from the working group concerning LRT governance, with hints from another member suggesting the Conservative Party may also consider leaving.
The working group will start considering the proposals regarding the governance and funding of LRT
The working group, led by Seimas Chairman Juozas Olekas, will evaluate over 150 pages of proposals from lawmakers, media organizations, and other stakeholders concerning the governance and funding of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT).