The Lithuanian government has approved a decision to increase fines for entities that refuse to provide information to journalists, with penalties ranging from 60 to 600 euros depending on the nature of the violation.
On Wednesday, the Lithuanian government passed a resolution proposing increased fines for those who refuse to provide information to journalists. The new fine structure outlines penalties for first-time offenders ranging from 60 to 300 euros, while repeat offenses could lead to fines between 300 and 600 euros. This adjustment comes as part of a broader effort to enhance administrative accountability concerning journalists' rights to access information, which has been reportedly underutilized in the past.
