In the wake of Saulius Skvernelis announcing that he would remain as the head of the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania', despite ongoing investigations into potential corruption, Virginijus Sinkevičius expressed his views on the matter. During an interview, Sinkevičius remarked that had Skvernelis been in a more prominent position, such as Prime Minister or Speaker of the Parliament, he would have been compelled to resign. This comment underscores the expectations of accountability in political leadership when faced with serious allegations.

Sinkevičius emphasized the collective support from the Democratic board members for Skvernelis, asserting that decisions within the party would be guided by factual evidence rather than public opinion. Despite the scrutiny, Skvernelis maintained that he has acted lawfully, illustrating a defense posture that often arises in politically charged environments, particularly when facing legal challenges.

The discussion brought to light the internal dynamics of party leadership and accountability. Sinkevičius mentioned that since Skvernelis is not directly elected by the public but rather by party members, it should be the members who express confidence or lack thereof in his leadership. This raises questions about the mechanisms of political accountability and the role of public trust versus internal party politics in Lithuania's democratic framework.