![]() EconomyA survey of more than 1,000 businesses conducted on the initiative of the Ministry of Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) has shown that business confidence in supervisory authorities is declining. The share of those who have a positive view of regulators has fallen from 82% in 2020 to 51% in 2024. Last year showed the lowest positive view of regulators in the last ten years. The tender for the offshore wind farm is being suspended in order to improve its conditions for consumers2025-02-06, 13:46The Government approved the proposal of the Ministry of Energy to temporarily suspend the tender for the offshore wind park announced on November 18, 2024, and to review the terms of the tender. EUR 2.45 million for artificial intelligence projects on Lithuanian language resources2025-02-05, 13:49Ministry of the Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) has granted €2.45 million for the development of digital resources for the Lithuanian language, which will be used for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in Lithuania. The 5 funded projects will develop dictionaries and text libraries that will improve everyday services in healthcare, education and other sectors. The projects will be implemented by the State Agency for Digital Solutions and the digital resources created will be made freely available to both businesses and citizens. Lithuania raised EUR 2 billion in the international capital markets by issuing two Eurobonds issues of EUR 1 billion each – one with 5-year maturity and the other with 15-year maturity. EIMIN provides additional funding for AI projects: from virtual assistants to autonomous recognition systems2025-01-30, 13:53The Ministry of the Economy and Innovation (EIMIN), accelerating the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Lithuania, will provide additional funding for 12 start-up projects that will develop products and solutions for artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and robotics process automation. Individuals, businesses and other organisations purchased defence bonds for EUR 3.4 million during the fourth issue placement, where 251 transactions were concluded. Following the launch of the distribution of defence bonds this year, buyers purchased these bonds for a total of EUR 16.7 million through four issues. The funds raised will be used for the acquisition of important weapons, such as anti-drone systems. The Government has approved a proposal of the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) to designate the State Agency for Digital Solutions (SADS), under the Ministry, as the competent authority and single point of contact to ensure the smooth implementation of the European Interoperability Act. Seimas approves amendments to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence in Lithuania2025-01-16, 15:26The Seimas has approved a proposal by the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) to further accelerate the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Lithuania. We are one of the first countries in the European Union (EU) to launch a pilot AI regulatory environment (the so-called "AI sandbox"). According to the Vice Minister of the Economy and Innovation Andžej Trachimovič, these developments offer huge potential for our economy as a whole, allowing Lithuanian companies to accelerate innovation and compete in the global market. Lietuvos bankas published the balance of payments for November 2024, which shows that: Ministry of the Economy and Innovation: Revision of export control measures for dual-use goods2025-01-14, 10:27Ministry of the Economy and Innovation has drafted a government decree clarifying the export control mechanisms for dual-use goods. These measures are aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of the sanctions against Russia and reducing the negative impact on the Lithuanian economy. The draft decree is expected to be discussed at the next government meeting after a public consultation. |
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