European Union
New poll shows what Lithuanians think of Britain’s EU referendum
Most Lithuanians do not support the initiative for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (EU), shows a poll conducted by Spinter Tyrimai in April. […]
brexit
Opinion
What would effects of Brexit be on Lithuania and wider world?
In three weeks, British citizens are voting on whether to remain in the European Union. The results of the referendum are hard to predict with any certainty, but one thing is clear – Brexit would be most painful for the United Kingdom itself and the country’s economy. The situation of expat Lithuanians would also be inevitably affected. […]
Foreign affairs
#HugABrit: Vilnius mayor and British expats urge Britain to vote to ‘remain’ in the EU
As British voters are hitting the polls this month to decide whether the United Kingdom should remain in the European Union, the city of Vilnius has started a campaign encouraging Brits to vote to remain. […]
CORPORATE
What do Lithuanian opinion formers think about a possible Brexit?
British voters are hitting the polls in six weeks to decide whether their country should stay or leave the European Union. The effects of Brexit would be felt throughout the 28-country block, so the EU and countries like Lithuania should also unobtrusively contribute to the debate in Britain, Lithuanian experts say. […]
CORPORATE
Brexit’s biggest effect on Baltic States ‘would be political not economic’ – Swedbank
A new analysis by Swedbank of the effects of a Brexit on the Baltic States found that there would be little impact on trade but that the biggest impact would be a more divided Europe […]
European Union
Brexit would be the beginning of the end of EU – Lithuanian experts
As Britain is nearing a crucial vote on continuing its membership in the EU, Lithuanian experts say Brexit would have far-reaching effects on the entire block. […]
European Union
Almost half Europeans want their own UK-style referendum – survey
As the United Kingdom is preparing for a referendum on its membership in the European Union, a survey suggests that almost half of voters in eight big EU countries would also like to have in-out votes. […]
CORPORATE
Lithuanian expats in UK do not believe Britain will decide to leave EU
Lithuanians living in Britain say that many expats simply do not believe that the Britain will decide to leave the EU, but there would be less fear of a Brexit if there were more precise […]
CORPORATE
European Union
Brexit would weaken NATO in facing up to Russia in Europe, says top US general
The head of the US army in Europe has told the BBC that Britain exiting from the European Union could lead to an unravelling of the EU, weakening NATO at a time when it need to face up to Russia. […]
Global LT
Lithuanian immigrants rush to get UK residency cards ahead of referendum
Lithuanian immigrants in the UK are rushing to get residency cards as the referendum on British withdrawal from the European Union approaches. […]
European Union
European Union
Lithuanian MEP says Britain ‘dishonest’ in demanding EU exceptions
Britain wants all the privileges of being in the EU and none of the obligations, says Lithuanian MEP Zigmantas Balčytis commenting on the deal recently reached between the United Kingdom and the EU that is meant to stave off the possibility of Brexit. […]
European Union
‘No winners’ from EU agreement to avoid Brexit – Lithuanian politicians
The agreement secured by British Prime Minister David Cameron at the weekend on special conditions for Britain to stay in the European Union did not represent a victory for the UK or the EU, according to leading Lithuanian politicians. […]
European Union
Benefit cuts will not halt Lithuanian migration to UK
Lithuanian migration to the United Kingdom will not be affected by benefit cuts recently agreed on by British and EU leaders, says social policy expert Romas Lazutka. […]
European Union
EU decision-making too slow but deal to avoid Brexit close, says Lithuanian President
European Union leaders are running behind events on the ground in their attempts to find solutions to the ongoing refugee crisis, said Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė who is attending a European Council meeting in Brussels. […]
European Union
Lithuanians among most enthusiastic about EU membership, want UK to stay – poll
A new poll shows that 70% of Lithuanians were positive about the country’s EU membership, the fifth highest rating in the European Union. […]
European Union
Three of four UK demands to avoid Brexit agreed upon, says Lithuanian President
European Union and British negotiators have reached agreement on most of Britain’s demand for reforms, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said, adding that agreement on London’s proposal to cut benefits for EU migrants was also in sight. […]
Global LT
Lithuanians in Britain more concerned about Brexit than benefit cuts
The Lithuanian community in Great Britain have more concerns about the possibility of the country leaving the European Union than proposals to cut benefits for EU migrants. […]
European Union
Discrimination against some EU citizens cannot be price for avoiding Brexit – Lithuanian President
European Union countries must look for compromise and help the British government convince the British people to stay in the Union, but not at the price of discrimination against EU citizens, says Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė ahead of important talks in Brussels. […]