PoliticsJoint statement of the Presidents of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on the 20th Anniversary of the Membership of the Baltic States in the European Union2024-05-03, 09:48We, the Presidents of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the accession of our countries to the EU, make the following statement. The European Parliament launches the second phase of its communication campaign, highlighting the importance of voting and safeguarding democracy. President Gitanas Nausėda, together with Polish President Andrzej Duda, took part in The Idea of Europe international forum at Vytautas Magnus University on Friday afternoon. The European Parliament has adopted a package of laws strengthening the EU’s toolkit to fight money-laundering and terrorist financing. The European Parliament’s last Eurobarometer survey before the elections in June reveals awareness among citizens and concern for the current geopolitical context. Last Thursday, MEPs adopted plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market. Uninterrupted rotational U.S. force presence in Lithuania is my priority, says Minister of National Defence L. Kasčiūnas2024-04-15, 14:43Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas underscored at a meeting with Ambassador of the United States to Lithuania HE Kara McDonald the importance of the U.S. force presence in Lithuania, the necessity to support Ukraine and to develop cooperation between the Lithuanian-U.S. defence industry. Besides the key highlights, other important aspects of bilateral cooperation were addressed as well. The European Parliament on Thursday granted discharge to the Commission, all decentralised agencies and the development funds. The Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed changes to internal rules to tackle workplace conflicts and promote good office management. Prime Minister Discusses the future of the EU's Single Market With Enrico Letta, President of the Delors Institute2024-04-08, 15:48On Monday, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė met with Enrico Letta, President of the Jacques Delors Institute, who is leading the preparation of a report on the future of the Single Market. At the meeting, which was also attended by Finance Minister Gintarė Skaistė, the Head of Government shared her insights and Lithuania's perceived priorities for strengthening the Single Market's potential and the EU's global competitiveness. |
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