MEPs adopted new digital rules, discussed how to tackle the rising cost of living and called for action on mental health during the 4-7 July plenary session.

MEPs welcomed the decision to open the EU’s doors to Ukraine and Moldova, but asked leaders to strengthen the EU, and tackle the latest crisis.

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On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with Richard Joseph Durbin, the United States Senator and Co-Chair of the Baltic Caucus.

President Gitanas Nausėda continues his visit to the European Council in Brussels. On Thursday, the European leaders agreed to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova.

Countries should use the more than €700 billion available under EU recovery plans to adapt to new social and economic realities, MEPs say.

On Tuesday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Helga Maria Schmid.

On 20 June, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania with the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Russian Federation to Lithuania, Sergey Ryabokon. The Russian diplomat was handed a diplomatic note explaining the European Union's restrictive measures that apply to restricted goods of specific categories in transit by rail to and from Kaliningrad.

MEPs will vote on plans to cut carbon emissions, boost gas storage and support for countries hosting Ukrainian refugees in the 22-23 June plenary session.

“The NATO Summit in Madrid must send a very clear message to Russia – our commitment to defend every inch of our allies’ territory is not just words and is backed by strong measures”, said Minister of National Defence A. Anušauskas at the NATO Defence Ministerial.