Nauseda Urges EU Presidency Teams to Boost Lithuania’s Visibility
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda met with teams preparing for Lithuania’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union, urging them to leverage the term to enhance the country's international visibility. The President’s Office described the presidency as a strategic opportunity to strengthen Lithuania's influence in shaping EU policy. Nauseda emphasized that the entire nation should participate, involving local communities, municipalities, and cultural institutions to showcase Lithuania's innovations, culture, and values. Key priorities highlighted include strengthening EU defense and security, supporting Ukraine, advancing EU enlargement, increasing competitiveness, and addressing social and internal security issues. More than 200 high-level events are scheduled for the first half of 2027, featuring an informal European Council meeting in Vilnius. The President also expressed gratitude to the civil servants and experts contributing to the preparations. This initiative aims to project Lithuania's identity both within Europe and globally, ensuring the presidency serves as a platform for national promotion and policy influence.
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Nauseda Urges EU Presidency Teams to Boost Lithuania’s Visibility
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda met with teams preparing for Lithuania’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union, urging them to leverage the term to enhance the country's international visibility. The President’s Office described the presidency as a strategic opportunity to strengthen Lithuania's influence in shaping EU policy. Nauseda emphasized that the entire nation should participate, involving local communities, municipalities, and cultural institutions to showcase Lithuania's innovations, culture, and values. Key priorities highlighted include strengthening EU defense and security, supporting Ukraine, advancing EU enlargement, increasing competitiveness, and addressing social and internal security issues. More than 200 high-level events are scheduled for the first half of 2027, featuring an informal European Council meeting in Vilnius. The President also expressed gratitude to the civil servants and experts contributing to the preparations. This initiative aims to project Lithuania's identity both within Europe and globally, ensuring the presidency serves as a platform for national promotion and policy influence.
The Baltic Times