The Lithuanian government proposes to expand draft amendments that would oblige civil servants to declare their links with Russia and Belarus.
The amendments were put forward by MP Laurynas Kasčiūnas, conservative chairman of the Committee on National Security and Defence. He proposed that in their interest declarations, civil servants would have to disclose their business ties with companies and individuals operating in Belarus and Russia.
The cabinet, which considered the proposal on Monday, decided to expand the regulations so that civil servants would be obliged to declare even non-business links.
According to the explanatory note, the bill is aimed at prompting companies associated with civil servants to cut their business ties with Russia and Belarus.
The bill tabled by Kasčiūnas in April was inspired by the case of Kaunas Mayor Visvaldas Matijošaitis whose company, Vičiūnai Group, continues to operate in Russia.
The original bill suggested making it mandatory for civil servants to declare only their business relations with individuals and organisations operating in Russia or Belarus and disclosing their agreements.
The Interior Ministry says, however, that the amendment should include non-business relations too.
If approved by the parliament, the amended law will take effect in January.
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