The Ethics and Procedures Commission of Lithuania concluded that A. Skardžius, the chair of the Audit Committee, operated within the legal guidelines when he asked journalists to leave a committee meeting. This action was backed by eight votes from commission members. The decision highlights that the parliamentary rules permit journalists to observe meetings if appropriate notifications are made, and does not explicitly state how they should do so, which played a crucial role in the ruling.

During the committee meeting, Skardžius thanked the journalist and accompanying operator for their participation, advising them to follow the meeting's online broadcast instead. This suggests a nuanced understanding of the roles of journalists in governmental proceedings, where their presence can be both welcomed and restricted depending on the nature of the discussions occurring behind closed doors.

Overall, this ruling reaffirms the importance of adhering to parliamentary procedures while also acknowledging the delicate balance between transparency and confidentiality in governance. It sets a precedent regarding journalists' access to parliamentary discussions and illustrates the ongoing dialogue about openness in Lithuania's political process.