PermRep of Lithuania to the EU
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"Labas" and "hello" from us here at the Permanent Representation of #Lithuania 🇱🇹 to the #EU 🇪🇺.
Media inquiries ✉️ press.eu@urm.lt
Ambassador - Nerijus Aleksiejūnas.
Media inquiries ✉️ press.eu@urm.lt
Ambassador - Nerijus Aleksiejūnas.
🗨️"Actions of the Belarusian regime must be clearly identified as a hybrid attack against an EU Member State. The EU must consider new sanctions against the responsible Belarusian officials and institutions,” urged Lithuanian Deputy Minister Sigitas Mitkus during 🇪🇺 #GAC.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🗨️"Actions of the Belarusian regime must be clearly identified as a hybrid attack against an EU Member State. The EU must consider new sanctions against the responsible Belarusian officials and institutions,” urged Lithuanian Deputy Minister Sigitas Mitkus during 🇪🇺 #GAC.
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Today we celebrate the Day of Lithuanian Diplomatic Service! Lithuanian Permanent Representation to the EU is the largest team of Lithuanian diplomats abroad – experts, special attachés, administrators, diplomats, and every person contributing to the success of #Lithuania🇱🇹 in the EU.🇪🇺
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today we celebrate the Day of Lithuanian Diplomatic Service! Lithuanian Permanent Representation to the EU is the largest team of Lithuanian diplomats abroad – experts, special attachés, administrators, diplomats, and every person contributing to the success of #Lithuania🇱🇹 in the EU.🇪🇺
On November 1 and 2, Lithuanians celebrate All Saints' and All Souls’ Days, or Vėlinės. Families from across the country visit their departed loved ones in cemeteries, illuminating them with candles. Tonight, usually dark cemeteries turn into a mesmerizing sea of flickering lights.
November 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
On November 1 and 2, Lithuanians celebrate All Saints' and All Souls’ Days, or Vėlinės. Families from across the country visit their departed loved ones in cemeteries, illuminating them with candles. Tonight, usually dark cemeteries turn into a mesmerizing sea of flickering lights.
At the #AGRIFISH Council, Agriculture Minister🇱🇹 Andrius Palionis highlighted concerns about destructive fishing by russia in the Baltic Sea.
🗨️"We urge taking measures to prevent the import of unsustainable fishery products from the aggressor country into the EU market."
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🗨️"We urge taking measures to prevent the import of unsustainable fishery products from the aggressor country into the EU market."
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October 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
At the #AGRIFISH Council, Agriculture Minister🇱🇹 Andrius Palionis highlighted concerns about destructive fishing by russia in the Baltic Sea.
🗨️"We urge taking measures to prevent the import of unsustainable fishery products from the aggressor country into the EU market."
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🗨️"We urge taking measures to prevent the import of unsustainable fishery products from the aggressor country into the EU market."
zum.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos...
Best birthdays last all year -🎉Happy 10th Birthday, our dear partner in stratcom @euvsdisinfo.eu! 🎉
Established 10y ago by EUCO conclusions, East Stratcom Task Force set the standard for #EU communication.
Carry on the great job at keeping EU🇪🇺 & partners informed and resilient!
Established 10y ago by EUCO conclusions, East Stratcom Task Force set the standard for #EU communication.
Carry on the great job at keeping EU🇪🇺 & partners informed and resilient!
October 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Best birthdays last all year -🎉Happy 10th Birthday, our dear partner in stratcom @euvsdisinfo.eu! 🎉
Established 10y ago by EUCO conclusions, East Stratcom Task Force set the standard for #EU communication.
Carry on the great job at keeping EU🇪🇺 & partners informed and resilient!
Established 10y ago by EUCO conclusions, East Stratcom Task Force set the standard for #EU communication.
Carry on the great job at keeping EU🇪🇺 & partners informed and resilient!
We are thankful for a strong and united EU response in condemning Belarus' persistent and provocative hybrid campaign, which includes illegal balloon incursions in Lithuanian airspace & state-sponsored migrant smuggling.This is a matter of our shared security. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
October 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We are thankful for a strong and united EU response in condemning Belarus' persistent and provocative hybrid campaign, which includes illegal balloon incursions in Lithuanian airspace & state-sponsored migrant smuggling.This is a matter of our shared security. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
President Gitanas Nausėda 🇱🇹 expressed strong support for continued #EU🇪🇺 assistance to Ukraine and for increasing pressure on russia at the #EUCO meeting in Brussels.
“There is only one way to stop Russia – by ensuring peace through strength,” said the Lithuanian President.
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“There is only one way to stop Russia – by ensuring peace through strength,” said the Lithuanian President.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
President Gitanas Nausėda 🇱🇹 expressed strong support for continued #EU🇪🇺 assistance to Ukraine and for increasing pressure on russia at the #EUCO meeting in Brussels.
“There is only one way to stop Russia – by ensuring peace through strength,” said the Lithuanian President.
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“There is only one way to stop Russia – by ensuring peace through strength,” said the Lithuanian President.
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🗨️"russia's shadow fleet violates safety and environmental rules, endangering biodiversity, and weakening Baltic Sea protection efforts", said 🇱🇹 Minister Kastytis Žuromskas at #EU Environment Council in Luxembourg yesterday.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🗨️"russia's shadow fleet violates safety and environmental rules, endangering biodiversity, and weakening Baltic Sea protection efforts", said 🇱🇹 Minister Kastytis Žuromskas at #EU Environment Council in Luxembourg yesterday.
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🗨️The European Council must clearly reaffirm #EU's commitment to Ukraine, support for Ukraine's defense and integration into the EU, as well as continued pressure on russia. We must agree on the use of frozen russian assets for Ukraine's needs, said Lithuania's Deputy FM Sigitas Mitkus at #GAC.
October 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Today #EU Energy Council agreed to completely stop all russian gas imports to the EU.
"Finally, the Council decided to turn off the russian tap – today marks another important step, and it is a historic one for the whole of Europe." said 🇱🇹Energy Minister Ž.Vaičiūnas at the #TTE Council.
"Finally, the Council decided to turn off the russian tap – today marks another important step, and it is a historic one for the whole of Europe." said 🇱🇹Energy Minister Ž.Vaičiūnas at the #TTE Council.
October 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
💬 "Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be subject to negotiation; these principles must be defended. Negotiations on ending Russia's aggression against Ukraine cannot take place solely with the aggressor. Ukraine must be part of them," - said 🇱🇹FM Kęstutis Budrys at the #FAC today.
October 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
💬 "Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be subject to negotiation; these principles must be defended. Negotiations on ending Russia's aggression against Ukraine cannot take place solely with the aggressor. Ukraine must be part of them," - said 🇱🇹FM Kęstutis Budrys at the #FAC today.
Defense of the EU's eastern border must become a priority for Europe. EU must make a joint commitment to strengthen it and improve the fight against unmanned aerial systems, said Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė 🇱🇹 during #FAC Defence meeting in Brussels.
October 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Defense of the EU's eastern border must become a priority for Europe. EU must make a joint commitment to strengthen it and improve the fight against unmanned aerial systems, said Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė 🇱🇹 during #FAC Defence meeting in Brussels.
"We must not underestimate security interests for the sake of short-term economic benefits", Interrior Minister 🇱🇹 V. Kondratovičius said at the EU #JHA Council. Minister stressed a sharp rise in Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens, 75% for tourism, despite clear security concerns.
October 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"We must not underestimate security interests for the sake of short-term economic benefits", Interrior Minister 🇱🇹 V. Kondratovičius said at the EU #JHA Council. Minister stressed a sharp rise in Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens, 75% for tourism, despite clear security concerns.
Have you ever heard about the opera "I Lituani"?
The fights for Lithuania's independence inspired many artists - in 1874, Ponchielli's opera was premiered at La Scala!
Last night, a prayer from "I Lituani" opened and closed an opera night at the La Monnaie / De Munt 🇧🇪 with a standing ovation.
The fights for Lithuania's independence inspired many artists - in 1874, Ponchielli's opera was premiered at La Scala!
Last night, a prayer from "I Lituani" opened and closed an opera night at the La Monnaie / De Munt 🇧🇪 with a standing ovation.
October 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Have you ever heard about the opera "I Lituani"?
The fights for Lithuania's independence inspired many artists - in 1874, Ponchielli's opera was premiered at La Scala!
Last night, a prayer from "I Lituani" opened and closed an opera night at the La Monnaie / De Munt 🇧🇪 with a standing ovation.
The fights for Lithuania's independence inspired many artists - in 1874, Ponchielli's opera was premiered at La Scala!
Last night, a prayer from "I Lituani" opened and closed an opera night at the La Monnaie / De Munt 🇧🇪 with a standing ovation.
Music in #Lithuania has always been a voice of freedom, identity, and creativity. In true 80s style, a rock festival predates Independence demonstration.
From the underground to today's vibrant festivals, it tells the story of a nation finding its voice through music.
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From the underground to today's vibrant festivals, it tells the story of a nation finding its voice through music.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Music in #Lithuania has always been a voice of freedom, identity, and creativity. In true 80s style, a rock festival predates Independence demonstration.
From the underground to today's vibrant festivals, it tells the story of a nation finding its voice through music.
lithuania.lt/news/culture...
From the underground to today's vibrant festivals, it tells the story of a nation finding its voice through music.
lithuania.lt/news/culture...
A feisty @Europarl_EN🇪🇺 resolution, supported by an overwhelming majority of MEPs, calls spade a spade:
Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage ARE actions of state-sponsored terrorism.
604 MEPs called for stronger European response, incl. shooting down airborne threats & full support to EU Drone Wall.
Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage ARE actions of state-sponsored terrorism.
604 MEPs called for stronger European response, incl. shooting down airborne threats & full support to EU Drone Wall.
October 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A feisty @Europarl_EN🇪🇺 resolution, supported by an overwhelming majority of MEPs, calls spade a spade:
Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage ARE actions of state-sponsored terrorism.
604 MEPs called for stronger European response, incl. shooting down airborne threats & full support to EU Drone Wall.
Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage ARE actions of state-sponsored terrorism.
604 MEPs called for stronger European response, incl. shooting down airborne threats & full support to EU Drone Wall.
We are warming up for the marathon of Lithuanian presidency of the Council of the EU in 2027! Yesterday in Vilnius, Ambassador of Lithuania to the EU Nerijus Aleksiejūnas together with @consilium.europa.eu DG Didier Seeuws and @lithuaniamfa.bsky.social discussed the current progress and preparations
October 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We are warming up for the marathon of Lithuanian presidency of the Council of the EU in 2027! Yesterday in Vilnius, Ambassador of Lithuania to the EU Nerijus Aleksiejūnas together with @consilium.europa.eu DG Didier Seeuws and @lithuaniamfa.bsky.social discussed the current progress and preparations
Autumn transforms Lithuanian nature into a gallery of tranquility. Our second-largest city, #Kaunas 🇱🇹, paints itself in film-like colours, inviting you to walk across the oak groves, discover cosy bookstores, gems of interwar modernist architecture, and explore local contemporary art.
October 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Autumn transforms Lithuanian nature into a gallery of tranquility. Our second-largest city, #Kaunas 🇱🇹, paints itself in film-like colours, inviting you to walk across the oak groves, discover cosy bookstores, gems of interwar modernist architecture, and explore local contemporary art.
Today, we celebrate 150 years since the birth of M. K. Čiurlionis, a visionary who created timeless music, paintings, poetry, and artistic photography ahead of his time. His endless love for #Lithuania lives on in ~300 paintings, ~400 music compositions, and many other art forms.
September 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Today, we celebrate 150 years since the birth of M. K. Čiurlionis, a visionary who created timeless music, paintings, poetry, and artistic photography ahead of his time. His endless love for #Lithuania lives on in ~300 paintings, ~400 music compositions, and many other art forms.
The new political season begins in Brussels 🇪🇺!
Last week, we warmly welcomed our new colleagues to the #LTinEU team. Permanent Representation has expanded significantly as preparations for Lithuania's Presidency 2027 are in full swing. Proud of our #DreamTeam!
Last week, we warmly welcomed our new colleagues to the #LTinEU team. Permanent Representation has expanded significantly as preparations for Lithuania's Presidency 2027 are in full swing. Proud of our #DreamTeam!
September 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The new political season begins in Brussels 🇪🇺!
Last week, we warmly welcomed our new colleagues to the #LTinEU team. Permanent Representation has expanded significantly as preparations for Lithuania's Presidency 2027 are in full swing. Proud of our #DreamTeam!
Last week, we warmly welcomed our new colleagues to the #LTinEU team. Permanent Representation has expanded significantly as preparations for Lithuania's Presidency 2027 are in full swing. Proud of our #DreamTeam!
At the #GAC meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.
September 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
At the #GAC meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.
At the #GAC meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus
urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.
urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.
September 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
At the #GAC meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus
urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.
urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.
#SOTEU2025 | "Every time, Europe stood united and made it.
And we need to do the same now".
And we need to do the same now".
September 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#SOTEU2025 | "Every time, Europe stood united and made it.
And we need to do the same now".
And we need to do the same now".
#SOTEU2025 | "We have all seen what Russia means by 'diplomacy'. This is Russia's war. And it is Russia that should pay."
September 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#SOTEU2025 | "We have all seen what Russia means by 'diplomacy'. This is Russia's war. And it is Russia that should pay."
#SOTEU2025 | "Europe's eastern flank keeps all of Europe safe.
From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Europe will defend every inch of its territory. This means equipping Europe with independent strategic capabilities", stated President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu.
From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Europe will defend every inch of its territory. This means equipping Europe with independent strategic capabilities", stated President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu.
September 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#SOTEU2025 | "Europe's eastern flank keeps all of Europe safe.
From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Europe will defend every inch of its territory. This means equipping Europe with independent strategic capabilities", stated President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu.
From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Europe will defend every inch of its territory. This means equipping Europe with independent strategic capabilities", stated President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu.