Prime Minister critical of new intelligence law for failing to give proper role to government

"I want only one clear record to be made. I am in fact concerned that such systemic reforms of intelligence or counterintelligence, or criminal intelligence or any other institutions, and the model chosen is that bills are initiated in the Seimas, and the government only holds debates on conclusions," Kubilius said.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Lithuanian Cabinet approved proposed amendments to the Law on Intelligence.

The parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense had already backed the bill.

Chairman of the committee, Arvydas Anušauskas, said in late May that the bill should soon go to the Seimas.

Anušauskas said then the new law would clearly separate activities of intelligence and law enforcement institutions.

There are two intelligence institutions in Lithuania, including the State Security Department and the Second Investigation Department under the Ministry of National Defense.