Constitutional Shift on Nuclear Policy: Lithuania’s political leaders have agreed to remove the constitutional ban on deploying nuclear weapons and foreign military bases (Article 137), with President Gitanas Nausėda warning the current wording leaves the country in a “grey zone” and urging a faster legal fix than a referendum. Government Formation: PM-designate Mindaugas Sinkevičius announced his Cabinet lineup, signaling a renewed focus on defense, financial stability, regional issues and everyday costs after coalition reshuffles. Defense Spending Pressure in the EU: Estonia’s PM warned that failing to deter Putin will cost more than paying for defense, as EU leaders prepare for multiple summits and Ankara-focused debates on allied spending. Baltic Security Escalation: Lithuania is also moving to lift its nuclear hosting ban in line with Finland, while Russia’s rhetoric targets NATO states and Medvedev claims Finland is now on Russia’s nuclear target list. Local Governance & Public Life: Vilnius hosts the School Students’ Song Festival, with traffic restrictions and free public transport for participants. Justice & Accountability: Court of Appeal allowed ex-Snoras shareholder Antonov to start serving his 10-year-plus sentence immediately while appeals continue. Public Health: A salmonella outbreak linked to flavoured noodles has reached 14 European countries, including Lithuania.