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The Prime Minister of Lithuania is the head of the executive arm of Lithuania 's government, and is chosen by the Lithuanian Parliament . The modern office of Prime Minister was established in 1990 , although the official title was "Chairperson of the Council of Ministers" until 25 November , 1992 . The post was established during the turmoil surrounding the Soviet Union 's collapse, and was organized by Sajudis ("Unity"), a multi-party coalition in favour of Lithuanian independence.

Historically, the title of Prime Minister was also used between 1918 and 1940 . This was during the original Republic of Lithuania, which lasted from the fall of Lithuania's monarchy until the country's annexation by the Soviet Union.


PRIME MINISTERS 1918-1940



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