resignation

Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has not offered former education, science and sport minister Jurgita Šiugždinienė to return to the same position following the resignation of Gintautas Jakštas earlier this month.

Minister of Education, Science and Sport Gintautas Jakštas on Tuesday intends to hand in his resignation to Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė. The move comes amid numerous issues with midterm exams in schools. He wanted to step down earlier, but the prime minister refused to accept the resignation.

Minister of Education, Science and Sport Gintautas Jakštas last week tendered his resignation, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė said Monday.

Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas, who has announced his resignation, no longer rules out the idea of a reshuffle and heading a parliamentary committee instead. However, he still disapproves of any backdoor deals.