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Vice-Minister Mitkus at GAC: The Belarusian regime must immediately allow the EU-registered trucks to return home Added 2025-11-17 On 17 November in Brussels, the European Union's General Affairs Council (GAC) started preparations for the European Council on 18-19 December. There was also an exchange of views on the European Commission's 2026 work programme and discussed the...
Vice-Minister Mitkus: It is crucial to ensure a coordinated response of the EU institutions to Belarusian hybrid provocations against Lithuania Added 2025-11-13 On 12-13 November, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus was paying a working visit to Brussels, where he participated in various meetings and events at the European Parliament (EP).
Vice-Minister Mitkus: We aim for greater attention to EU border states in the next EU multiannual budget Added 2025-11-13 On 12 November, the European Parliament (EP) hosted a conference, co-organised by Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, titled 'Investing in the...
The momentum for EU enlargement is growing: Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans are making progress towards EU membership Added 2025-11-05 On 4 November, the European Commission adopted its annual Enlargement Package, presenting a Communication on EU Enlargement Policy and a comprehensive assessment of the progress made by pre-accession countries – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,...
Budrys met with EIGE’s representatives: Gender equality is an important component of societal resilience Added 2025-10-30 On 30 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), Carlien Scheele, and the staff. During the visit, cooperation with the Institute in preparation for the...
Budrys at GreenTech Vilnius 2025: The Green Deal – the key to a secure, stable, and competitive Lithuanian economy Added 2025-10-29 On 29 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys participated in the Lithuanian Energy, Transport, and Green Economy Forum – GreenTech Vilnius 2025 held in the capital.
Budrys meets with European Court of Auditors member Andrikienė Added 2025-10-28 On 28 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with Dr Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) delegated by Lithuania.
Budrys on the adoption of the 19th package of sanctions: The EU must not stop, and move forward with further restrictions Added 2025-10-23 On 23 October, the European Council announced its 19th package of economic and individual sanctions. This historic decision introduces restrictive measures on the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, a complete ban on the import of...
Cooperation intensifies with the partners of European Union Council presidency trio - Ireland and Greece Added 2025-10-21 On 21 October, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Sigitas Mitkus took part in the General Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg and met with his counterparts within the Trio of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union...
Vice-Minister Mitkus at GAC: Lithuania’s priorities include supporting Ukraine, strengthening European security and defence, also countering hybrid threats Added 2025-10-21 On 21 October, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigitas Mitkus attended the General Affairs Council (GAC) of the European Union (EU) in Luxembourg, which prepared for the 2025 European Council to be held on 23 and 24 October.