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After the motion, 60 deputies voted in favor of the removal of I. Žilienė, 11 against, 52 members of the Seimas abstained.
“During the leadership of the president of VERT I. Žilienė, the main objective was ensured: transparency of the system, observance of the principles of collegiality and responsibility in VERT decision-making. It is also worth noting their contribution to the liberalization of the electricity market, the implementation of strategic projects and the receipt of EU support for them, ”said Jaroslav Neverovičius, Senior Advisor to the President and Head of the Infrastructure and Environment Group .
“The future leaves a good basis for solving new challenges, such as blocking electricity from unsafe power plants, independent electricity generation, innovation, private investment,” said J. Neverovičius.
The elder of the liberal faction Eugenijus Gentvilas asked if I. Žilien had herself had decided not to continue working in this position.
As for the selection procedure, it was open. We spoke with all the candidates who proposed or proactively sought us out, we spoke, we asked for recommendations, even from the members of the Seimas. In the course of the debate, the President decided to introduce Mr. Renatas Pocius “, – J. Neverovičius answered the question.
At that time, Algirdas Sysas, leader of the Social Democratic Group, asked why the head of VERT should be changed if, in his opinion, the current one had solved the problems well.
“I only heard good words, not a single bad word. If all goes well, maybe we won’t play with fire and look for a better option. Because as far as I had heard Ms. Inga at the Seimas answering the questions from the Seimas members and solving the problems, there were no comments. Maybe you can name at least one bad thing about the former manager that she needs to change? ”Said A. Sysas.
J. Neverovičius said he was disappointed that I. Žilienė did not rule out the possibility of continuing to work in the public sector, but noted that R. Pocius, who was nominated for the VERT presidents, had submitted the best offer.
“I hope he will continue on state affairs, and if such opportunities arise, he will not rule out the possibility of continuing his work on state affairs.” However, there was an open selection process in which we evaluated the visions, attitudes, ideas and concrete solutions of all the candidates. Life does not stand still, we must look at how to get actively involved, solve those challenges, and Mr. Pocius’ proposal was the best we have seen, “said J. Neverovičius.
At the time, Dovilė Šakalienė, a member of the Social Democratic Group, said that I. Žilienė had worked qualitatively and competently, and asked why he had not been offered a second candidacy.
“For the third time, you are not answering the question why Ms Žiliene was not offered to stay for a second term, or was not even asked. You mention that you worked hard, I also saw in the Safety Committee Nacional y Defensa their excellent skills, a very high quality work and the courage to say some uncomfortable things. You say that there was an open process, all the candidates were spoken to, that is why they were not spoken to, that is why they were not considered one of the candidates, ”said D. Šakalienė.
However, J. Neverovičius reiterated that in terms of global problems, innovations, climate change, it was chosen to nominate R. Pocius.
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