Lithuania: opposition group challenges energy minister over “negligence” during electricity market reforms

The Social Democratic Party’s (LSDP) representatives in the Lithuanian parliament are launching an interpellation procedure against Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys over what they say is a mishandled electricity supply reform and failure to respond to the surge in energy prices. The group says the minister will be asked to provide answers regarding “negligent attitude towards…

Lithuania: energy subsidies for businesses to put unbearable burden on state

Compensating businesses for rising electricity and gas costs would put an unbearable burden on the country’s budget, Lithuanian Finance Minister Gintare Skaiste has said, adding that the majority of the European Union countries are only providing support for households. “At present, the majority of countries provide support only to households since businesses consume both electricity…