Algirdas Butkevičius
Economy

Lithuania expects economic and political stability in the euro zone

Lithuania’s government hopes that the euro adopted on Thursday will guarantee economic and political security for Lithuania, while the neighboring countries see the accession as an achievement of the entire euro zone. […]

Angela Merkel in Brussels
European Union

EU leaders unable to agree on top jobs

The European Union (EU) leaders have not been able to agree on top political appointments during the European Council meeting, according to Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma (Unity). […]