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Lithuania’s prime minister resigned.

Gintautas Paluckas stepped down Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country’s capital and calls for his resignation. Mr. Paluckas, a Social Democrat, took the role last year after a three-party coalition formed following parliamentary elections in October.

Associated Press - July 31, 2025, 5:03 a.m. ET

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