Proposals in the bill that have received the most criticism:

• The number of council members would be increased from 12 to 15, which would now also include a delegate from the Tripartite Council that is made up of the government, employers, and trade unions. This could mean the government having an additional council member, swaying the power balance in its favour.
• LRT Council would have its own staff to provide legal, analytical, and other support. This, according to critics, risks creating a parallel administration within the public broadcaster.
• A new supervisory board would be created, with its five members appointed by the LRT Council to supervise the work of the public broadcaster and report back to the Council.
• The director general could be dismissed more easily, including if they are found “to be performing their functions incorrectly”. The changes could make all subsequent heads of LRT prone to political influence and self-censorship due to the inherent insecurity of their position.
• “Other media outlets” and their representatives would be barred from involvement in LRT content without the permission of the LRT Council. Critics say this point is aimed solely at excluding several presenters who have founded other media groups and are critical of the current government. However, this risks having a cascading effect on things like joint investigative projects with other media groups, as well as content sharing partnerships (LRT currently has agreements with the BBC, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), and other outlets).
• Proposal due to be discussed and is not part of the bill: LRT services would be provided under a contract with the government, which would also define the funding conditions. This could result in direct editorial control.