The Constitutional Court of Lithuania is reviewing a case concerning two presidential decrees that confirmed governments composed of fewer ministers than required. On December 4, 2024, President's decree appointed Gintautas Paluckas's cabinet consisting of 12 ministers instead of the legally required 14. Similarly, a second decree on September 9, 2025, established Inga Ruginienė’s government, which also lacked essential ministerial appointments. The absence of ministers for key portfolios, specifically Environment and Justice in the case of Paluckas, as well as Environment and Energy for Ruginienė, sparked concerns regarding the constitutional validity of the appointments.

The court case was expedited through a written procedure following multiple applications from opposition members of the Seimas. The ruling from the Constitutional Court is crucial, as it could set a precedent regarding the legitimacy of government formations in Lithuania, especially in instances where appointed cabinets lack full ministerial representation. This judicial decision could significantly affect political stability and the operational capacity of the government while also highlighting a critical examination of the president's authority in ministerial appointments.

Political parties involved, including representatives from the Conservative party, segments of the Liberal Movement, and the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania', have expressed a desire for clear guidance from the court regarding the legality of these decrees. Their appeal underscores a contentious political climate in which the balance of power between the presidency and parliament is closely scrutinized, potentially influencing future governance and political alliances within Lithuania.