Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene and the German Chancellor (not in picture) address a joint press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on January 29, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

VILNIUS, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene announced her resignation on Tuesday, triggering the formation of a new government following changes within the ruling coalition.

Following the resignation, President Gitanas Nauseda has 15 days to nominate a candidate for prime minister, who must then secure the approval of the Seimas, Lithuania's parliament.