Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has resigned following public protests and investigations into past misconduct. President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed the resignation on Thursday, according to Al Jazeera.
Paluckas, accused of abuse of office during his time as a city official in 2012, has denied wrongdoing, calling the allegations politically driven. His departure is expected to bring down the coalition government, prompting fresh talks.
The political crisis comes as Lithuania faces rising regional tensions, including upcoming joint military drills by Russia and Belarus, Al Jazeera reported.
