Algirdas Butkevičius

Algirdas Butkevičius was born on 19 November 1958 in Paežeriai village, Radviliškis district, Lithuania.

„Date of birth | 19 November 1958“

Algirdas Butkevičius obtained a PhD in Social Sciences (Economics) in 2008.

„2008 | PhD in Social Sciences (Economics)“

Algirdas Butkevičius obtained a Master’s degree in Management from Kaunas University of Technology in 1995.

„1995 Master's Degree in Management, Kaunas University of Technology“

Algirdas Butkevičius graduated from the Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute (now Vilnius Gediminas Technical University) in 1984, earning an engineer-economist qualification.

„1984 m. baigė Vilniaus inžinerinio statybos instituto (dabar – Vilniaus Gedimino technikos universitetas) Ekonomikos fakultetą ir įgijo inžinieriaus ekonomisto specialybę“

In 1990–1991, Algirdas Butkevičius studied at the Lithuanian Management Academy and obtained a technical manager’s qualification.

„1990–1991 m. studijavo Lietuvos vadybos akademijoje ir įgijo technikos vadybininko kvalifikaciją“

Algirdas Butkevičius was first elected to the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) in 1996 and went on to serve multiple consecutive terms.

„Nuo 1996 Lietuvos Respublikos Seimo narys“

Algirdas Butkevičius served as Prime Minister of Lithuania from 2012 to 2016.

„2012–2016 | Prime Minister, 16th Government of the Republic of Lithuania“

Algirdas Butkevičius served as Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania from 2006 to 2008.

„2006–2008 | Minister of Transport and Communications, 14th Government of the Republic of Lithuania“

Algirdas Butkevičius served as Minister of Finance of Lithuania from 2004 to 2005.

„2004–2005 | Minister of Finance, 12th and 13th Governments of the Republic of Lithuania“

Algirdas Butkevičius was the Chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party from 2009 to 2017.

„2009–2017 | Chair, Lithuanian Social Democratic Party“

Algirdas Butkevičius was the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s candidate in the 2009 Lithuanian presidential election and finished second with around 11.8% of the vote.

„Butkevičius was the LSDP's candidate in the 2009 presidential election, placing second with 11.83% of the votes.“

Algirdas Butkevičius served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Seimas from 2010 until 2012.

„2010–12 Seimo opozicijos lyderis.“

Algirdas Butkevičius was one of the founders of the Democratic Union "For Lithuania" in January 2022.

„2022 01 Demokratų sąjungos „Vardan Lietuvos“ vienas steigėjų.“

From 1982 to 1985, Algirdas Butkevičius worked as a construction works supervisor at the „Žemūktechnika“ production association in Vilkaviškis District.

„1982–1985 | Vilkaviškio rajono gamybinis susivienijimas „Žemūktechnika“, statybos darbų vykdytojas“

From 1985 to 1990, he served as an architect and inspector in the State Construction and Architecture Division of the Vilkaviškis District Executive Committee.

„1985–1990 | Vilkaviškio vykdomasis komitetas, architektas, Valstybinės statybos ir architektūros skyrius, inspektorius“

Algirdas Butkevičius was Deputy Governor of Vilkaviškis District from 1991 until 1995.

„1991–1995 | Vilkaviškio rajono valdytojo pavaduotojas“

He also worked as the marketing and market research director at the company AB „Vilkasta“ in 1995–1996.

„1995–1996 | AB „Vilkasta“, rinkotyros ir rinkodaros direktorius“

In the 2020 parliamentary elections, Butkevičius was elected to the Seimas as a candidate nominated by the Lithuanian Green Party, representing the Vilkaviškis single-member constituency.

„Nominated by: Lithuanian Greens Party... Elected: Vilkaviškio (No: 68) in the electoral constituency“

He was re-elected to the Seimas in 2024 as a candidate of the Union of Democrats „For Lithuania“, again in the Vilkaviškis constituency.

„Iškėlė: Demokratų sąjunga „Vardan Lietuvos“; Išrinktas: Vilkaviškio (Nr. 68) apygardoje“

Algirdas Butkevičius was a member of the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania (LSDP) from 1992 until 2017.

„1992–2017 | Lietuvos socialdemokratų partijos narys“

Algirdas Butkevičius has won a seat in every Seimas election since 1996, typically by winning the Vilkaviškis single-member constituency. Even in the rare case when he did not carry the constituency (such as in 2016), he still entered the parliament via his party’s national list, maintaining continuous service as an MP from 1996 to the present.

„Nuo 1996 Lietuvos Respublikos Seimo narys“

Algirdas Butkevičius failed to win the Vilkaviškis single-member constituency in the 2016 Seimas elections (he finished second to Kęstutis Smirnovas) but nevertheless entered parliament via the Social Democrats’ national list, where he was ranked first. In 2020, running as an independent candidate nominated by the Lithuanian Green Party, he recaptured the Vilkaviškis seat in a runoff election with about 54.5% of the vote.

„Suskaičiavus balsus 42 apylinkėse iš 43, per antrąjį Seimo rinkimų turą už A. Butkevičių čia balsavo 54,50 proc. rinkėjų... Tik 2016 metais po vadovavimo Vyriausybei jam nebepavyko čia užsitikrinti rinkėjų palankumo. Į Seimą jis pateko pagal Socialdemokratų partijos sąrašą“

In the 2008 parliamentary elections, Algirdas Butkevičius was re-elected to the Seimas by winning the Vilkaviškis single-member constituency outright in the first round. He garnered 63.90% of the vote, one of the few candidates nationwide to secure victory without a runoff in that election.

„Per sekmadienį vykusius Seimo rinkimus trys kandidatai… per pirmąjį turą išrinkti į Seimą. Tai socialdemokratas Algirdas Butkevičius, Vilkaviškio rinkimų apygardoje surinkęs 63,90 proc. balsų.“

In the 2024 Seimas elections, Algirdas Butkevičius narrowly retained his seat in the Vilkaviškis constituency. In the second-round runoff, he won 48.98% of the vote, just barely defeating the Social Democratic candidate (48.53%) by a margin of only 57 votes.

„Ilgametis parlamentaras antrajame rinkimų ture sulaukė 48,98 proc. rinkėjų palaikymo ir nežymiai nurungė socialdemokratą Jorį Juškauską, gavusį 48,53 proc. balsų. Skirtumas tarp politikų – vos 57 balsai.“

As Prime Minister (2012–2016), Algirdas Butkevičius earned approximately €4,074 per month before taxes as his official salary.

„The prime minister earns on average €4,074 a month before tax“

As of 2024, a rank-and-file member of the Seimas receives a base monthly salary of about €2,183 (gross), with plans to increase it during the 2024–2028 parliamentary term.

„the salary of an ordinary Seimas member (who does not hold additional positions) is set to increase from 2 183 euros to 3 781 euros during the 2024–2028 term (ogreszinas.news)“

While serving as a government minister (such as Minister of Finance in 2004–2005 or Minister of Transport in 2006–2008), Butkevičius’s monthly pay was roughly in the €3,500–€3,800 range (before taxes, estimated based on mid-2010s figures).

„The prime minister earns on average €4,074 a month... with the defence minister not far behind with a monthly salary of €3,831“

Public asset declarations indicate that Algirdas Butkevičius’s family wealth is in the low hundreds of thousands of euros, which is around the average for Seimas members and far below the multimillionaires in Lithuanian politics.

„Bendras visų... Seimo narių turtas viršija 39,5 mln. eurų... išvedus vidurkį, išeitų, kad vidutiniškai vienas Seimo narys disponuoja daugiau kaip 280 tūkst. eurų turtu“

By law, Butkevičius’s asset and income declarations include his spouse’s holdings as well. Lithuanian officials must declare their own and their immediate family’s assets and income, ensuring that his wife’s property and income are reported in his disclosures.

„deklaracijų duomenys skirstomi pagal turto grupes... galima... pasirinkti rodyti ir sutuoktinio už atitinkamus laikotarpius pateiktų duomenis“

Algirdas Butkevičius’s wife, Janina Butkevičienė, had served on the supervisory council of the Lithuanian Power Plant (a major state-owned energy enterprise) until 2008. All of Butkevičius’s asset and income declarations legally include his spouse’s assets, and Janina Butkevičienė has continued working in her own professional career, factors that align with the relatively modest scale of the Butkevičius family’s declared wealth.

„Butkevičius said that his wife Janina Butkevičienė lost her post at the supervisory council of the Lithuanian Power Plant when the conservative-led government started its term in 2008.“

Unlike some of his colleagues who are multi-millionaires, Algirdas Butkevičius has consistently declared only a few hundred thousand euros in total assets. His family’s net worth, as reported in official declarations, has generally been around the average for Seimas members (approximately €250–€300 thousand) and shows steady growth over the years without any abrupt, unexplained jumps.

„…statistinis Seimo narys yra … beveik 51-erių metų vedęs vyras, kurio turtas, vertybiniai popieriai ir piniginės lėšos siekia daugiau kaip 280 tūkst. eurų.“

Algirdas Butkevičius received the Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great in 2015.

„Vytauto Didžiojo ordino Komandoro didysis kryžius (2015).“

Algirdas Butkevičius received the Order of Merit to Lithuania (Commander’s Cross) in 2004.

„ordino „Už nuopelnus Lietuvai“ Komandoro kryžius (2004)“

In 2008, he was named an Honorary Citizen of Vilkaviškis District and also of Radviliškis District.

„Vilkaviškio rajono garbės pilietis (2008); Radviliškio rajono garbės pilietis (2008)“

He was awarded the Golden „Labor Star“ in 2015 for his special merits to the advancement of Lithuania’s economy.

„auksinė „Darbo žvaigždė“ už ypatingus nuopelnus Lietuvos ūkio pažangai (2015)“