U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Uzbekistan with a delegation of 200 business leaders to strengthen trade ties with Central Asia and plans to participate in the C5+1 ministerial meeting. #MarcoRubio #Uzbekistanas #VidurinėAzija (translated)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained that President Donald Trump's decision to delay sanctions against Russia for 60 days is aimed at analyzing their impact on the economy, but this action has raised significant concern both in the U.S. and in the international community. #Trumpas #sankcijos #Rusija (translated)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has again postponed the planned elections, ruling without a mandate for over a decade, while Western countries have expressed regret over this situation and are calling for reforms in the autonomy administration. #Palestina #MAbbas #rinkimai (translated)
It is not just a missed opportunity - it causes real suffering in Ukraine and encourages Putin to continue the war, so it is not free. Former high-ranking U.S. State Department official Daniel Fried stated that it is still unclear whether Washington is truly giving up on supporting Ukraine. #Ukraina #Zelenskis #Trumpas (translated)
The government approved the budget project for next year, which includes a 3.8% GDP deficit and increasing national debt, while the opposition and experts express concern about these indicators. #Biudžetas #Deficitas #Skola (translated)
It was possible to reach an agreement that all four countries implementing the "Rail Baltica" project would write to the President of the European Council and the head of the European Commission, requesting that the funds allocated in the upcoming financial perspective help us complete this project," said G. Nausėda in a comment transmitted by the Presidency in Brussels. #RailBaltica #finansavimas #ES (translated)
I believe that the budget aligns with the logic that we have communicated many times: it is a security budget intended for our defense and public safety. Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius states that the government's approved draft of the 2027 state budget aims to balance the growing funding needs for defense and commitments to residents. #Gynyba #Biudžetas #VisuomenėsPoreikiai (translated)
The criteria for financial discipline are introduced (...) so that countries can maintain their financial stability, be positively assessed in international markets, and, of course, the increasing deficit raises concerns. After the government approved the draft state and municipal budget for next year, which will have a deficit of 3.8% of the gross domestic product (GDP), Andrius Kubilius, a member of the European Commission responsible for defense and space, says that this raises concerns. #valstybėsskola #biudžetas #ekonomika (translated)
In turn, State Auditor Irena Segalovičienė said earlier in the Seimas that after three years, the costs of servicing state debt will reach almost 2 billion euros. #valstybėsskola #biudžetas #ekonomika (translated)
According to current projections, in 2029, the debt will reach about 54 percent of GDP (gross domestic product - BNS). "This is a significant increase. A large part of it is due to the decision to rapidly develop defense capabilities, but the costs of their development and subsequent maintenance differ. Once the largest acquisitions and infrastructure works are completed, the need for initial investments will decrease. Along with stable revenues and economic growth, this would create conditions to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio after 2030," T. Valys said at a press conference on Friday. #valstybėsskola #biudžetas #ekonomika (translated)
Finance Minister Taurimas Valys states that Lithuania's public debt will grow until 2030, but afterwards, following the implementation of defense and infrastructure projects, it may decrease. #valstybėsskola #biudžetas #ekonomika (translated)
"We must acknowledge that poverty and social exclusion remain one of the greatest challenges for our state. Especially when we talk about elderly people, individuals with disabilities, lonely individuals, or families facing various hardships," says Minister of Social Security and Labour Inga Ruginienė, who notes that in recent years Lithuania has seen positive trends in addressing poverty issues, but it remains one of the biggest challenges for the state. #skurdas #skurdoRizika #Lietuva (translated)
The worst thing is that the government talks only about distributing money and not about economic growth, which is a bad budget. Member of the Liberal Movement Simonas Gentvilas, built on bad principles and on fragile legs, also criticized the planned budget deficit, the growing state debt, and what he deemed insufficiently justified government spending priorities. #biudžetas #ekonomika #kritika (translated)
The government approved the state budget for 2027, which foresees an increase in pensions and wages next year. (translated)
The government plans to vote on the drafts of the 2026 state, "Sodra," and Mandatory Health Insurance Fund budgets at its meeting on Friday, which foresee greater revenue and expenditure amounts exceeding European requirements. #biudžetas #Sodra #PSDF (translated)
The Parliament is considering and clarifying how the state governance should operate in the event of a crisis or war, when day X arrives. (translated)
The state budget project for the year 2026 plans to increase the salaries of teachers, cultural workers, and civil servants by about 7.5 percent. #biudžetoProjektas #mokytojųAlgos #statutiniaiPareigūnai (translated)
The draft budget for the next year foresees a government sector deficit of 3.8% of GDP, while state budget revenues are planned to reach nearly 22.2 billion euros. #biudžetas #finansai #deficitas (translated)
The budget presented to the government reflects today's priorities and responsibilities of Lithuania. We must invest in national security here and now, as we do not have time to wait, but at the same time, we must take care of our people. The measures outlined in the budget allow us to simultaneously strengthen defense capabilities, increase residents' incomes faster than inflation, and maintain the potential for economic growth. This is a responsible balance between today's needs and the long-term goals of the state," says Finance Minister Taurimas Valys. #biudžetas #gynyba #saugumas (translated)
The current geopolitical situation compels us to strengthen the country's defense and security. Being on NATO's eastern flank, we face particular security challenges, making the strengthening of the country's defense an absolute necessity. We plan to allocate one of the largest shares of GDP for defense in Europe. However, even in such circumstances, we cannot forget our people. They live here and now, and their essential needs cannot wait for better times. Therefore, we must see not only numbers but also the people whose lives are affected by our decisions. Caring for people is not just an expense – it is a necessary investment in a strong and resilient state," says Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius. #biudžetas #gynyba #saugumas (translated)
