With a view to the approaching European Parliament elections, EU leaders call for a stronger fight against disinformation and fake news. Lithuania’s efforts have made tackling of fake news and disinformation a permanent priority on the EU agenda. It was at Lithuania’s initiative that a joint EU action plan against disinformation was drafted and approved. A special platform known as the Rapid Alert System, launched in March and aimed at information sharing among member states as well as detection and exposure of fake news, is one of the key elements of the plan.
EU leaders are discussing global trade issues in Brussels, with special focus placed on preparations for the EU-China...
28 EU state leaders attending the European Council Meeting in Brussels and prime ministers of Iceland, Lichtenstein,...
European leaders have agreed to delay Brexit until May 22, if the UK Parliament approves the withdrawal agreement...
President Dalia Grybauskaitė signed into law the ratification of the protocol on the accession of the Republic of North Macedonia to NATO. This concludes the Vilnius process launched in 2000 by ten countries declaring their aspirations to NATO membership. North Macedonia is the last of the Vilnius Ten nations that has not as yet acceded the Alliance. The invitation for North Macedonia to join the Alliance testifies to that NATO’s open door policy is an ongoing and dynamic process. Lithuania supports the enlargement of the Alliance.
Tomorrow, on March 21, President Dalia Grybauskaitė is leaving for Brussels to attend a two-day meeting of the European Council. On the first day of their traditional meeting in Brussels, EU leaders will discuss the latest Brexit developments. As the scheduled date for the UK‘s departure from the EU on March 29 draws near, options for extending the Brexit deadline will be discussed - which requires the unanimous agreement of the EU-27. Global trade issues and preparations for the EU-China summit will also be on the meeting’s agenda. The debate will focus on the principle of reciprocity, a level playing...
President Dalia Grybauskaitė extended congratulations to President President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia on Independence Day and sent her best wishes for the continued happiness, concord and well-being of all Tunisians. “As you celebrate National Independence Day, I would like to express my strong hope that the citizens of Tunisia do not lose their resolve in dealing with ongoing challenges, safeguarding public security and human rights, boosting economic growth, and securing Tunisia’s social and democratic foundation built on dialogue,” the President wrote in her message of congratulations.
President Dalia Grybauskaitė met with Klaus-Heiner Lehne, President of the European Court of Auditors to discuss the...
President Dalia Grybauskaitė offered heartfelt condolences over the deadly shooting attack in Utrecht, resulting in the loss of innocent lives. At this time of great distress, the President wished fortitude to the victims’ families and loved ones, recovery to the injured as well as unity and consolidation to the city of Utrecht and the Dutch people.
President Dalia Grybauskaitė received letters of credence from Ambassador Ana Maria Ramirez of Argentina. The...
President Dalia Grybauskaitė received letters of credence from Manuel Antonio Mejía Dalmau, Ambassador of Ecuador,...
The President attends the 25th anniversary celebration of the European Economic Area
The President attends a European Council meeting in Brussels
The President attends the awards ceremony for the national municipal competition “It is we who build the state!”
The President meets with children from Kupiškis district day center
The President meets with triathlete Vidmantas Urbonas
The President attends the 25th anniversary celebration of the European Economic Area
The President visits the Pennsylvania National Guard Headquarters
The President meets with Georgian President Salome Zurabichvili
The President attend the celebration of the 450th anniversary of the Union of Lublin
President Dalia Grybauskaitė meets with President Andrzej Duda of Poland
