Lithuania’s conservative opposition Homeland Union has submitted to parliament a draft national agreement on demographics for 2026-2040, ELTA reports. The proposal would expand state support for first-time homebuyers, strengthen family policy and access to services, improve work-life balance, and encourage the return of Lithuanian emigrants. Earlier, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius proposed a cross-party agreement on demographics. The agreement could include higher benefits and support for young homebuyers, LRT reported. Parliamentary speaker Juozas Olekas has suggested that the agreement could be concluded during the current parliamentary term. Meanwhile, Social Security and Labour Minister Inga Ruginiene said that the government would make “substantive proposals” on parental leave in autumn 2026, LRT reported. Lithuania’s fertility rate stands at just 0.99 children per woman.
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