Simonas Kairys. Sixteen Ways to Dismiss the Head of the LRT – and the Bonfires Will Blaze Again
Simonas Kairys critiques a proposed amendment to the LRT law aimed at increasing oversight and accountability, warning of potential misuse of power.
"There will be more protection": J. Olekas spoke about the amendments to the LRT law
Seimas Chairman Juozas Olekas discussed proposed amendments to the LRT law aimed at enhancing protections for journalists in Lithuania.
V. Aleknavičienė: I think the proposed amendments to the LRT Law are certainly better at this time
Minister V. Aleknavičienė expressed that the current proposed amendments to the LRT Law are an improvement, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of various specialists.
ELTA Briefly: Amendments to the LRT Law Will Be Presented As Soon As Possible, Fighting Fraud with LB Proposing to Tighten Payment Operations
Lithuania's parliament aims to expedite the presentation of amendments to the LRT law while the central bank proposes tighter regulations on payment operations to combat financial fraud.
M. Jurkynas: LRT amendments still need to be discussed within the Council
M. Jurkynas expressed the need for internal discussions within the LRT Council regarding proposed amendments to the LRT law following a meeting with the Chairman of the Seimas.
The Speaker of the Seimas promises that the latest LRT law amendments will not be discussed in haste
The Speaker of the Seimas assures that discussions regarding the latest amendments to the LRT law will not be rushed, advocating for thorough consideration instead.
J. Olekas: I hope that today we will register the amendments to the LRT law project
The Speaker of the Seimas expressed hope that a project for amendments to the LRT law will be officially submitted for consideration this Wednesday.
Opposition Registers LRT Law Project: Proposes to Depoliticize Broadcaster Management
The Lithuanian opposition proposes changes to the management structure of the state broadcaster, aiming to reduce political influence and enhance professionalism.
LSDP leader on the bill prepared by the LRT working group: it was meaningful
The leader of the LSDP emphasized the importance and meaningfulness of the working group’s efforts in drafting amendments to the law governing public broadcasting in Lithuania.
J. Olekas: The LRT law project may be adjusted upon receiving the Venice Commission's conclusions
Lithuanian parliament leader J. Olekas stated that the new public broadcaster law may be amended based on the recommendations of the Venice Commission, which will be available before the parliamentary session starts.
J. Olekas on the prepared amendments to the LRT law: this is a step forward
J. Olekas believes that the proposed amendments to the LRT law signify progress, with further discussions needed at the European level regarding public media funding and oversight.
V. Sinkevičius: Democrats will not withdraw from the working group preparing amendments to the LRT law
V. Sinkevičius confirmed that the Democrats will continue participating in a legislative working group focused on amending the LRT law, despite acknowledging their lack of majority support and internal tensions regarding differing opinions.
B. Davidonytė: The draft law on LRT prepared by the Seimas working group is even worse than the previous one
B. Davidonytė criticizes the Seimas working group's draft law regarding LRT, stating it retains problematic provisions for director dismissal.
V. Čmilytė: liberals will not return to the working group convened by J. Olekas regarding LRT
Liberalų sąjūdis in Lithuania has decided to withdraw from a parliamentary working group discussing amendments to the LRT law, citing procedural issues and chaotic operations within the group.
The Seimas Board has agreed to extend the deadline for preparing amendments to the LRT law
The Seimas Board has extended the deadline for a working group to prepare amendments to Lithuania's LRT law from February 14 to February 24, 2023.
V. Aleknavičienė says LRT law needs changes: sees possibility of establishing a board
V. Aleknavičienė, the Lithuanian Minister, asserts that changes to the LRT law are essential following an audit and suggests the creation of a management board.
The Constitutional Court analyzes whether the Seimas legally froze the LRT budget but will not assess its compliance with EU law
The Constitutional Court is examining the legality of the Seimas's decision to freeze the LRT budget while excluding a review of its compatibility with EU regulations.
The Constitutional Court assesses the constitutionality of the decision to freeze LRT funding
The Constitutional Court is set to examine whether amendments to the law that froze funding for Lithuania's national radio and television are constitutional, following a request from opposition lawmakers.