AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGovernment Shake-Up: Lithuania’s Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced her resignation, setting up a new cabinet process as President Gitanas Nausėda has 15 days to nominate a successor. Vilnius Politics: National Alliance MP Vytautas Sinica says he will run for Vilnius mayor, with a Spinter Tyrimai poll showing current mayor Valdas Benkunskas leading preferred candidates. Defense & NATO Posture: Germany says its Armoured Brigade 45 in Lithuania should be fully operational by end-2027, and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned mandatory service could be needed if volunteers fall short. Counter-Drone Push: Lithuania plans a €3m domestic interceptor drone programme to detect, intercept and neutralize aerial threats, feeding into the national air defence system. EU Foreign Policy: Taiwan confirmed it has paused economic cooperation talks with Lithuania due to Vilnius’ coalition changes. Climate Markets: Lithuania’s carbon farming programme has secured its first corporate buyers, signaling carbon credits are becoming a real revenue stream for farmers. Human Rights Diplomacy: 36 embassies backed Budapest Pride ahead of Saturday’s parade, reaffirming support for LGBTQI+ rights in Hungary.
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