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Finance minister suddenly resigns, raises question of coalition’s fate
VILNIUS - The first victim in Lithuania’s shaky coalition government was claimed this week, as Finance Minister Algirdas Butkevicius announced his resignation over what he said was a lack of trust in his policy.Butkevicius, a Social Democrat, handed in his resignation to Social Democratic Chairman and Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas on April 19, asking for the request to take effect May 2. “I felt a strong opposition from coalition partners. It is quite difficult for me and the prime minister ...| The article you requested can be accessed only by subscribing to the online version of The Baltic Times. If you are already subscribed to The Baltic Times, please log on using the form on the top of the page. If you don't have a membership yet - please subscribe. |
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