Governing Majority
Today, there is a centre-right coalition, led by prime minister Andrius Kubilius. It controls 71 of the 141 seats, and consists of
- Homeland Union (46 seats);
- Liberal and Centre Union (13 seats);
- Liberal Movement (12 seats).
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