In accordance with laws, the President assigned the Government of Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius to temporarily perform its functions.
Pursuant to the Constitution, the Government must return its powers to the newly elected President of the Republic. The President within 15 days will submit to the Seimas the candidature of a new Prime Minister for consideration. Subject to the approval of the Seimas, the President will appoint the Prime Minister and instruct him to form the Government. The composition of the Government will be approved by a decree of the President of the Republic.
