Lithuanian parliament member Rimas Jonas Jankūnas has introduced amendments to the Seimas statute designed to ensure that the constitutional right of legislative initiative is employed appropriately and in good faith. He expressed concern that the parliament had been made a subject of mockery, referencing a prior incident in which a discussion included the input of a cat regarding the dismissal of a national broadcaster's leader. Jankūnas highlighted the importance of clear regulations that would prevent improper legislative practices and uphold the integrity of the parliamentary process.

Jankūnas emphasized that while it is evident from current laws that members of parliament cannot abuse their legislative rights, this is not explicitly detailed, thus leaving room for misbehavior among members who might distort the legislative process. Last December, an incident led to negative perceptions of the Seimas, affecting both its reputation domestically and internationally. The proposed statute changes are aimed at reinforcing proper conduct within legislative discussions and preventing trivial matters from overshadowing significant legislative issues.

The proposed amendments serve as a mechanism to restore dignity to the parliament and ensure that discussions are centered around serious political matters rather than farcical ones. Jankūnas argues that by laying down strict guidelines, parliamentary members can be held accountable, thereby improving the overall functioning and public perception of Lithuania's legislature.