Lithuanian parliament approves new governance model for public broadcaster LRT

The Lithuanian parliament voted on Tuesday in favour of a new governance model for the public broadcaster LRT. The reform establishes a new board, expands the council structure, and introduces term limits for leadership positions.

The Lithuanian parliament approved legislation on Tuesday that brings about a comprehensive reorganization of the public broadcaster LRT's governance. The new governance model provides for the creation of a board, an expansion of the council, and the introduction of term limits for leadership positions.

The goal of the reform is to strengthen LRT's institutional independence and increase transparency in governance. The addition of term limits is intended to ensure that top positions at the broadcaster do not remain in the hands of the same individuals for extended periods, a common practice in public media reforms.

LRT is Lithuania's primary public broadcaster, and its reorganization has been the subject of long-standing debate. The new model will take effect following the law's official promulgation.