Lithuania's three coalition parties to sign government deal on Thursday

The leaders of three Lithuanian parliamentary groups are set to sign a coalition agreement on Thursday, paving the way for the formation of a new government.

The agreement will establish Lithuania's 21st government, which is expected to be led by Social Democratic Party chairman Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister.

The Social Democrats, as the largest partner, will take nine of the fourteen ministries: Environment, Finance, Defence, Culture, Social Security and Labour, Transport, Education Science and Sport, Foreign Affairs, and Internal Affairs.

The Democrats “For Lithuania” centrist party is slated to receive the Ministries of Energy, Health and Agriculture.

The Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union, running jointly with the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Christian Families Alliance, will retain the Ministries of Justice and Economy and Innovation.