Government Shake-Up: Lithuania’s Social Democrats have named Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister, replacing Inga Ruginienė as a new coalition is prepared after the expulsion of the populist Nemunas Dawn over its leader’s antisemitism conviction; the reshuffle is expected to deliver new cabinet posts and a tighter governing lineup focused on living costs, social inequality and defence as drone incursions keep airspace on alert. Security & EU Agenda: President Gitanas Nausėda used his annual address to warn Lithuania is entering a more dangerous era of war, hybrid threats and disinformation, urging stronger defence and resilience; he also signalled Lithuania will push defence, internal security and EU enlargement during its 2027 EU Council presidency. Baltic Defence Cooperation: Lithuania is set to host and coordinate regional security discussions as NATO-Russia tensions sharpen, with the Baltics increasingly treating resilience and disinformation as linked challenges. EU Policy Watch: At the EU Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Luxembourg, Lithuania’s health minister backed concerns that new rules on medicinal products could affect availability and prices. Digital Identity in the Baltics: Mobile IDs are moving into mainstream use, with Lithuania and Estonia expanding non-document KYC paths using eIDAS High-rated mobile credentials. Crypto Regulation: BitGo is rolling out MiCA-focused custody and onboarding tools as firms race to meet the July 1 licensing deadline, amid uncertainty around major exchange applications.