Lithuanian candidate: Vytenis Andriukaitis, 63. Former health minister (2012-2014), MP from 1990 to 2004 and 2008 to 2014; lost two bids for the presidency of the republic. Degree in medicine, with specialisation in surgery, from Kaunas Medical Institute, and history degree from University of Vilnius. Author of many books on medicine and work organisation.
Personal details: Married, three children.
Portfolio: Health and food safety.
Context: Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevicius supported one of the leading figures in the re-establishment of Lithuanian…