The Seimas Board in Lithuania has announced an extension of the deadline for a working group's preparation of amendments to the LRT (Lithuanian National Radio and Television) law. Originally set for February 14, the new deadline is now February 24. This decision was made following a meeting where Seimas Chairman Juozas Olekas emphasized the need for more time to refine the project's outcome. The board agreed that an additional 10 days would allow for a more thorough assessment and enhancement of the proposed amendments.

During the previous week, the working group held three meetings to discuss the preliminary draft of the amendments. One significant topic of discussion was the requirement for two-thirds approval from the LRT Board members to dismiss the general director of the public broadcaster. Furthermore, there was a proposal from the working group suggesting that the LRT Board should have the autonomy to decide whether to conduct votes either in secret or openly, a move that could influence transparency and decision-making processes within the governance of LRT.

In December of the previous year, the ruling party had aimed to push through the amendments rapidly, which underscores the ongoing tensions and complexities surrounding media governance in Lithuania. The extension likely reflects efforts to ensure a more comprehensive dialogue among stakeholders involved in shaping the legislative framework for public broadcasting in the country, highlighting the importance of this process in enhancing the accountability and functioning of national media institutions.