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Politics

Lithuanian PM hints at ‘communication campaigns’ on refugees

The public needs more information about the refugee crisis, Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says, hinting at launching a “communication campaign” on the issue. […]

Algirdas Butkevičius
European Union

Lithuanian PM calls German minister’s statements about cutting EU aid ‘unacceptable blackmail’

Lithuania’s top officials have different opinions on Germany’s recent warnings about possible cuts in EU aid for member states that disagree with mandatory refugee quotas. […]

Foreign affairs

Lithuanian PM says Israel ‘strategic regional partner’

Lithuania’s Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said in Israel on Tuesday that the country was a strategic regional partner, expressing hope for future strengthening of the partnership. […]

Algirdas Butkevičius
Defence

GDP share for defence will depend on economic situation, Lithuanian PM says

Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says if defence funding continues to be raised at the current rate, Lithuania’s spending on defence will reach the set goal of 2 percent of GDP earlier than planned. Still, the prime minister notes that actual funding will depend on Lithuania’s economic situation. […]