Lithuania chose energy security early.
In 2014, the LNG terminal "Independence" ended dependence on a single, unreliable supplier. In 2022, Lithuania became the first in the EU to completely end Russian gas imports and and helped secure reliable alternatives for our neighbors.
For four long years, Ukraine has been defending itself against a full-scale invasion started by Russia.
Remain united. Help Ukraine financially. Invest in Ukraineโs defence. Support Ukraineโs speedy accession to the EU. Seek justice for Russiaโs war crimes.
Slava Ukraini!
Foreign Minister Kฤstutis Budrys will participate in the #FAC to discuss ๐ช๐บ๐บ๐ธ trade relations, preparations for the ๐ช๐บ๐จ๐ณSummit, strengthening the EU's resilience to geo-economic threats & its competitiveness, EU's negotiations on trade relations with Ukraine, Mercosur, ASEAN & other countries.
#Lithuania is in space โ with real results and growing ๐ influence.
Read the BBC article about how our deep-tech sector is powering secure laser comms, autonomous satellites, and biotech breakthroughs in orbit.
๐ www.bbc.com/news/article...
#LithuaniaCoCreate #LTinEU
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๐ฌ "The Council's decisions on spending limits and the approved defence clause are very important for us in shaping Lithuania's fiscal policy in the coming years", said Finance Minister Rimantas ล adลพius during #ECOFIN in Brussels.
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On 6 July, marking the Statehood and the National Anthem day, #Lithuanians ๐ฑ๐น gathered at the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU in Brussels to sing the national anthem.
On July 6th, #Lithuania celebrates Statehood Day, marking the 1253 Coronation of King Mindaugas, who united #Lithuanian lands under his rule.
Today is also very special, because Lithuanians across the globe all pause at the same moment what they are doing and sing the national anthem.
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456 years ago, the Union of Lublin created the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, an early model of shared sovereignty between nations. Its legacy of unity, partnership and cooperation across borders offers perspective as we shape the future of the EU.
Congratulations to our Permanent Representative Nerijus Aleksiejลซnas on receiving the ๐ฑ๐น Ministry of Justice's 'For Merits to Justice' ๐
award.
Ambassador has been actively involved in initiatives to strengthen #Lithuanian and European security and defence, as well as support for #Ukraine.
Another season comes to an end, so it's time to sincerely say thank you and farewell to our colleagues, finishing their postings, especially our COREPER I Ambassador Jurga Kasputienฤ and PSK Ambassador Saulius Daniลซnas, who led their teams through turbulent years.
Godspeed in your next positions!
Good luck to our @eu2025dk.bsky.social ๐ฉ๐ฐ friends and colleagues in the upcoming six months!
And a big thanks to the previous #Polish ๐ต๐ฑ presidency.
After a short break-back with the traditions! Today, Ambassador Nerijus Aleksiejลซnas met with #Lithuanians working in the #EU institutions, and spoke about the crucial outcomes of last week's #EUCO. We had a lively discussion, and appreciated the questions and suggestions from the audience.
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๐ฌ "Todayโs geopolitical situation leaves no room for delay. European security is not just a matter of wordsโit requires rapid, coordinated and decisive action," President Gitanas Nausฤda said during #EUCO in Brussels.
Details ๐ lrp.lt/en/news/the-...
President ๐ฑ๐น Gitanas Nausฤda will participate in #EUCO tomorrow. On the #EU ๐ช๐บ leaders' agenda:
- Ukraine
- Middle East
- European defence & security
- EU in the world & competitiveness
- Migration
- Moldova
- Western Balkans
- Internal security, preparedness & hybrid activities
Russia poses a direct, systemic, long-term threat to NATO, one that affects all Allies equally. To deter this aggressor and meet the capabilities we agreed on, all Allies must increase defence spending, no exceptions. #NATOSummit
On June 19, during the @EUCouncil's CivCom visit to #Kosovo, Lithuanian delegate Jorลซnฤ Martinaviฤiลซtฤ and #EULEX Head of Mission Giovanni Pietro Barbano honoured Audrius ล enaviฤius, a #Lithuanian customs officer killed in service on Sept 19, 2013. We remember his sacrifice.
Every day, Russia uses drones to identify, track, and drop explosives on Khersonโs civilians. UN confirms: these attacks are war crimes and crimes against humanity.
#RussiaIsATerroristState โ those responsible must be held accountable and face justice.
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Vice-Minister for the Environment Tomas Vaitkeviฤius participated in the Environment Council. Some key moments:
- Lithuania supports sustainable transport.
- COP30-Climate ambition must be global.
- Lithuania opposes proposal to restrict the use of lead in ammunition and fishing tackle.
๐ฌ "The #EU needs to send a clear & united signal that our commitment to energy independence is strong and unchanging. There is an urgent need to ensure the protection & security of critical energy infrastructure, which is key to our competitiveness & resilience", said Minister of Energy Vaiฤiลซnas.
Warmest congratulations to our close friend, NB8 partner and NATO ally Iceland on its National Day! We greatly value our strong partnership based on shared values and our commitment to promoting freedom and democracy. We wish prosperity to all Icelanders!
On June 15 in 1940, the USSR occupied Lithuania. The USSR did not care about international treaties. Deportations, murders, and terrors followed for the next 50 years.
Russia took on USSR's legacy, waging wars against its neighbours, yet to be contained.
๐ฑ๐น, ๐ฑ๐ป, ๐ช๐ช & ๐ต๐ฑ are further strengthening their cooperation in the field of energy security. Today, during the #EU Energy Council #TTE meeting in #Luxembourg, the four countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the cooperation on the protection and resilience of critical energy infrastructure.
The USSR regime claimed millions of innocent lives. One of the first Soviet terror operations took place on 14-18 of June 1941, when almost 18k innocent people were deported from #Lithuania to Siberia โ most of them women & children. Many never returned home.
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We hosted an inspiring event showcasing how #Lithuanian businesses are at the forefront of climate change mitigation and sustainable development. The highlight was on Lithuania's impressive catalogue of green solutions and innovations aligning with the #EU's development priorities.
๐ฌ "Today, we must be particularly united and not let the aggressor forget that justice, the rule of law&solidarity with #Ukraine are the basis of the commitment and strength of the whole of Europe," said Minister Mockus during Justice Council.
Details ๐ tm.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos-s...
Marking the 150th anniversary of ๐ฑ๐น's Mikalojus Konstantinas #ฤiurlionis's birth, discover his masterpiece, "Paradise." He envisioned it as a radiant, evolving dreamworld inspired by astronomer Flammarion's poetic descriptions of Mars.
๐ ciurlioniui150.lt/en
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The Nordic-Baltic Eight (๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ช๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ธ ๐ฑ๐ป ๐ฑ๐น ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช) is gaining recognition as a significant player in European security.
@theguardian.com notes: since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NB8 countries โhave wielded growing influence as a pressure group for western resolveโ.
