The Lithuanian Genocide and Resistance Research Center (LGGRTC) has initiated a new process for selecting its director. In a significant shift from past procedures, the nomination of candidates will no longer solely rely on the Speaker of the Parliament. Instead, a new council established within LGGRTC will now be responsible for identifying and proposing candidates for the director's position.

Historically, the process of selecting the center's leadership was centralized, allowing only the Speaker of the Parliament to nominate candidates. This change is expected to enhance the selection process by incorporating a broader range of perspectives through a council approach. The implications of this decision could introduce more transparency and expertise into the governance of the center, which focuses on investigating and memorializing Lithuania's genocide and resistance history.

As public attention turns towards this new nomination procedure, the LGGRTC will likely face scrutiny regarding the qualifications and recommendations of candidates. This move could also be seen as part of larger governance reforms in Lithuania’s cultural and historical institutions, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the country’s past and its efforts in historical justice and memory.