PoliticsThe Czech Republic plans sending a rotational company-sized unit to train in the Baltic States in 2017, the confirmation of which Minister of National Defence Juozas Olekas was given by Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic Martin Stropnický during his visit in Vilnius. Prime Minister and President of the European Commission discuss milk sector and energy security2016-06-04, 09:49On Friday, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has met with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels. In the meeting, the Prime Minister has asked the President of the European Commission for additional targeted support for Lithuania’s milk producers, has highlighted the importance of power grid synchronization with Europe (via Poland), and expressed concern about environmental threats for the region caused by the nuclear power station in Astravets (Belarus). On June 2, Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Linas Linkevičius, took part in the Wroclaw Global Forum in Poland. The event was focused on the shaping of the European policy and on the strengthening of transatlantic relations. The forum is attended by politicians and experts from European countries and the USA. Linkevičius: OECD strategic objectives are important and significant for Lithuania2016-06-02, 10:53The Lithuanian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius attends the OECD’s Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris on 1 and 2 June. Loreta Graužinienė, Speaker of the Seimas, met with Volodymyr Groysman, Prime Minister of Ukraine, to discuss the work of the Assembly of Members of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, the Sejm and Senate of the Republic of Poland, and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, that was held in Kiev, and to share the impressions from her weekend’s visit to Dnipro. Plans to set up an EU Border and Coast Guard are to be put to a vote in Parliament's civil liberties committee this week. MEPs also vote on proposals to introduce a standard European travel document for non-EU nationals and to expand the exchange of criminal records between member states. At a hearing in the human rights subcommittee members discuss the plight of minority groups caught up in Syria's civil war and in ISIS atrocities. Preparations also take place for next week's plenary session. The Lithuanian central bank governor says that the eurozone's economic recovery is too slow and fragile and monetary accommodation alone is not sufficient to get the economic engine running at full throttle. On May 27 Minister of National Defence Juozas Olekas met with Ambassador of Korea HE Ji-in Hong. Minister J.Olekas expressed appreciation of the 25 years of excellent diplomatic relations between Lithuania and Korea. Consumers should be given more power in the energy market, say MEPs in a resolution on a "new energy deal for energy consumers", voted on Thursday. They recommend collective buying, household power generation, better price comparison tools for all and making it easier to switch energy providers and tariffs. In a non-binding text, intended as an input to Energy Union legislation to be tabled by the EU Commission, MEPs also call for EU funds for energy efficiency to focus on energy poverty. Linkevičius: We really appreciate Germany’s contribution to ensuring security in our region2016-05-28, 16:00On 26 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius and the German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier met to discuss prospects for bilateral cooperation, measures to strengthen security in the region, preparation for the NATO Summit in Warsaw, the situation in Ukraine, relations with Russia, Eastern neighbours, energy security and other issues on the international agenda. |
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