Speaking to journalists in Brussels ahead of the European Council meeting, G. Nausėda stated that Lithuania supports the ambitious budget proposed by the European Commission, which amounts to nearly 2 trillion euros. However, the President noted that several key national and continental priorities were not adequately reflected within the current financial framework.
Among the areas highlighted as needing greater attention, Nausėda specifically pointed to the funding allocated for defense and security, as well as military mobility areas, suggesting these provisions were insufficient in the existing EU budget proposal. While expressing a general willingness to favor the scale of the proposed budget, the Lithuanian leader emphasized that the structure and allocation of funds must align with current geopolitical necessities. He stressed that the identified priorities—particularly enhanced security spending—require more substantial commitment than what is currently outlined.
Nausėda concluded by issuing a conditional statement regarding future EU fiscal agreements. He indicated that should the bloc fail to achieve a heightened level of ambition in increasing the overall budget, Lithuania’s stance on subsequent proposals would become significantly more reserved. The comments underscore the nation’s focus on strengthening collective security measures within the context of EU financial planning.
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Speaking to journalists in Brussels, G. Nausėda stated that Lithuania supports the ambitious budget proposed by the European Commission, which totals nearly 2 trillion euros. However, the President al