AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Rights: Lithuanian lawmakers have proposed changes to the Civil Code that would require consent to reproduce or use someone’s voice, including AI-generated imitations. Parody and satire would be exempt if they do not mislead or violate privacy and reputation. Russia Sanctions: Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys urged the EU to designate Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, as a terrorist organisation. The bloc approved its 22nd sanctions package, adding nearly 1,600 Russian-linked listings. Hybrid Threats: Four men are on trial in Warsaw accused of carrying out arson attacks in Poland and Lithuania on Russian orders, including a fire at an IKEA store in Vilnius. Defence: Lithuania’s economy minister is in Italy to discuss joint projects in defence, cybersecurity, AI and counter-drone systems. Separately, NATO’s top commander said the alliance would fight back if attacked, while stressing that conflict is not imminent or inevitable. Public Finance: The Finance Ministry and Bank of Lithuania are developing a simpler way for residents to lend money to the state and earn market-based returns.
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