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Foreign policy on old rails
Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius spoke on the new government programme implementation plan‘s foreign policy priorities and explained that the main goals over the next four years will be national security and economic diplomacy. […]
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Trump’s most concerning ideas – a situation Russia could make use of
If the transatlantic US-EU train continues to steam ahead in its current direction, it risks falling into the abyss, the head of the Vytautas Magnus University (VDU) faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy department of […]
Foreign affairs
Deputy Foreign Ministers assigned to fields of operations
Fields of operations and functions of Lithuania’s foreign vice-ministers Neris Germanas, Darius Skusevičius and Albinas Sananavičius were Thursday approved by decree signed by Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius. […]
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Will the promised relations’ “reset” with Poland occur?
Already prior to the Seimas elections, the leaders of the new government promised to “reset” Lithuanian-Polish relations. Both Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and the Seimas have rhetorically committed to this a number of times. On […]
Opinion
Lithuanian view: What to expect from Russia in 2017?
2017 could be the year of Russia’s return – the signs of this were discussed in a Tuesday afternoon discussion organised by the the Eastern Europe Studies Centre (RESC) and VU TSPMI. The political scientists discussed the topic of “What will decide Russian foreign policy in 2017?” It is likely that the government rotation of the West, the resolution of the stalled Syrian conflict and strategic changes to the Russian tone will open opportunities for de-escalation and Putin’s return as a figure that is repulsive for many, but at the same time – an inevitable partner in resolving questions in the international political arena. […]
Defence
Lithuania to continue commitments to NATO, be more active in EU – new PM
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis on Thursday briefed ambassadors of European Union (EU) member-states residing in Vilnius on the foreign policy course of the new 17 th government, accentuating that consistency, activeness and continuity would be key in the area. […]
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Polish Sejm won’t discuss amendments condemning ‘Lithuanian nationalism’
The Polish parliament will not discuss on Thursday amendments that would equate “Lithuanian nationalism” to a totalitarian regime as the item has been removed from the agenda. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian MPs call to invest in coop with US amid admin reshuffle
Amid changes in the United States administration, a group of Lithuanian MPs said after returning from a visit to the US that Lithuania should raise funding for maintaining ties with the strategic partner and making of new contacts. They say the regional priority should be cooperation with the neighboring Poland. […]
Opinion
Ten surprises promised by the Skvernelis’ government
The new Saulius Skvernelis government presented their official plan for the coming four years. The government programme is comprised of 132 pages which narrate the main Peasant and Greens – Social Democrat coalition tasks. News […]
European Union
Lithuania grateful to France for its help in embracing Western standards
As the Baltic countries and France are marking 25 years since the restoration of diplomatic relations, Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says that Lithuania is grateful to France for its significant help in reforming the country. […]
Defence
Foreign affairs
Deputy formin hopes US to keep foreign policy unchanged after Trump’s victory
Lithuania’s Foreign Vice-Minister Raimundas Karoblis says that the US foreign policy should not undergo major changes after election of Republican candidate Donald Trump as its new president. […]
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Adamkus – any pandering to Russia would be political suicide for Trump
Donald Trump‘s victory in the US presidential elections left the world shocked. Few believed it and most were disappointed. British and other European media describes this as the greatest mistake of the American electorate in history because the real estate magnate is seen as a liar, bully, populist and has gone bankrupt a number of times. What can we expect after Trump‘s victory? LRT spoke with former Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, first post-independence head of state and one of the leaders of the independence movement Prof Vytautas Landsbergis, as well as Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius. […]
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Karbauskis on relations with Poland – we have no other choice
Lithuanian foreign policy has to be continued, but due to geopolitical realities it is necessary to improve relations with neighbours, particularly Poland, Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) leader Ramūnas Karbauskis told LRT.lt. “We think […]
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ELECTIONS. Karbauskis on what matters to the ‘Peasants and Greens’
Having won the victory in the Seimas election, the Chairman of the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) participated in a Delfi press conference on Monday, answering key questions. The LVŽS earned 54 mandates in […]
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Kirkilas (LSDP) and Pavilionis (TS-LKD) debate foreign policy
Monday’s Vote 2016 debates organised by DELFI featured the shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) Žygimantas Pavilionis and Seimas deputy Chairman, Social Democrat (LSDP) Gediminas Kirkilas. The […]
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ELECTIONS. Linkevičius and Ažubalis debate foreign policy
Lithuanian interests are best served through close cooperation with the USA and Poland. This is seen as almost something of an axiom for Lithuanian foreign policy. Incumbent Minister of Foreign Affairs, Social Democrat Linas Linkevičius […]