Sinkevičius undecided on moving to Turniškės, family likely to stay in Jonava

Prime ministerial candidate Mindaugas Sinkevičius has not yet decided whether he will move to the official residence in Turniškės, though he considers it most likely that only he would temporarily relocate to Vilnius while his family remains in Jonava, LRT reports.

“I think that, at least initially, this is the most realistic scenario. I don’t want to uproot my family. After all, we don’t know how things will go or if everything will run smoothly. It’s summer, a time when children can rest,” Sinkevičius told ELTA.

He emphasised his commitment to minimising disruption for his family, stating: “I will do absolutely everything to ensure that my family experiences as few inconveniences as possible because of the duties I may have to take on. It’s better for me to be the one commuting back and forth—that’s my responsibility. Less sleep, less of something, but I want to shield my family from all the difficulties.”

Sinkevičius added that he is consulting with the State Security Department (VAT) on security arrangements. “I’m not thinking about the logistics yet. Even if those political decisions happen, I’ll consider it then. My priority hasn’t changed—I want to be as close as possible to my wife, my family, my children. I don’t want my political path or career changes to affect my family—if they do, I want that impact to be minimal.”

He noted the practical challenges, saying: “I’ll look for a way by discussing with VAT what a safe approach could be. I live in a three-room apartment in Jonava; I don’t have a security room and can’t set one up unless I do it with the children, but that’s just a joke. I don’t know how it will have to be done.”

On Thursday, the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania (LSDP), the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union, the Christian Families Union, and the Democratic Union “For Lithuania” factions in the Seimas signed a coalition agreement, nominating LSDP leader Sinkevičius as prime minister. If confirmed, he would replace current Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, who was appointed in August last year. Her government took office in September.