AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGovernment Shake-Up: Lithuania’s Social Democrats have named Mindaugas Sinkevičius as the next prime minister, set to replace Inga Ruginienė after a coalition reshuffle that expelled the populist Nemunas Dawn over an antisemitism conviction; a new agreement is expected to be signed June 18. Presidential Security Warning: President Gitanas Nausėda told parliament Lithuania is entering a more dangerous era of war, hybrid threats and disinformation, urging stronger defence and resilience as air alerts and drone concerns keep rising. Energy Finance: The EIB approved an extra €150m loan for Ignitis Group’s Kelmė wind farm, bringing total support to €250m for the Baltic’s largest operating wind project, with plans for storage at the site. Mine Risk at UN Level: The UN human rights chief warned that at least 58 states and territories remain contaminated by anti-personnel mines, with civilians making up about 90% of recorded casualties in 2024. Vilnius Airport Retail Upgrade: Gebr. Heinemann opened a larger walkthrough duty-free store at Vilnius Airport as part of the terminal and VNO Plaza retail expansion. EU Defence Spending Snapshot: A new look at NATO figures shows eastern flank states including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia spending well above the 2% target.
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