Judicial Security, Clergy Oversight, and Ministry Audit Top Agenda
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Lithuania is focusing on judicial security with proposals to criminalize violence against judges and allocate millions for their protection. This comes as a ministry audit linked to former Speaker Saulius Skvernelis casts a shadow, raising questions about political influence.
In a related development, the ongoing church abuse scandal sees new proposed measures, with plans for stricter mandatory QR code checks for clergy working with children. Meanwhile, the issue of social housing is heating up, with long-term residents questioning their inability to purchase their homes.
On the economic front, a Saudi trade giant is planning investments in Lithuania after acquiring Estonian factories, and a local investment fund has acquired fish processing companies. Discussions also continue on the labor market's ability to meet economic demands and an unusual jump in July apartment sales.