The Prime Minister of Lithuania demanded an explanation from the Minister of Defense regarding holiday expenses for department employees
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- Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius demanded that Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas explain the costs of 47.6 thousand euros for a holiday for Defense Ministry employees, of which 44.9 thousand euros were allocated from the department’s budget.
- President Gitanas Nausėda called such spending a discredit to the defense financing system.
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Why It Matters
The Prime Minister of Lithuania demanded an explanation from the Minister of Defense regarding the costs of a corporate party for department employees, which cost 47.6 thousand euros, with most of the amount taken from the defense budget.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius demanded that Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas explain the costs of the holiday for department employees. Adviser to the head of government Gyadas Saliga told reporters about this, as quoted by TASS.
The holiday was attended by about 200 people. 47.6 thousand euros were spent on it, of which 44.9 thousand euros were allocated from the budget of the Ministry of Defense.
According to Saliga, many organizations hold holidays for the team, but in this case the authorities were surprised by the amount of expenses. He noted that the minister was asked to explain how the idea to organize a corporate event came about and who approved it.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda also expressed bewilderment over these expenses. He called such spending a discredit to the defense financing system.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas will provide a written explanation regarding holiday expenses
Likely · Within days
There will be an internal review of Ministry of Defense spending on entertainment
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who exactly approved the organization of the holiday?
- Were there similar expenses in previous years?
- What measures will be taken to prevent similar waste in the future?
