The larger European Union budget, although it provides for increased investments in security and defense, does not guarantee solutions to European problems, as the most important thing is to continue reviewing and optimizing existing expenses, which should support the common market and the resolution of state issues. #ESbiudžetas #saugumas #konkurencingumas (translated)
"From a financial point of view, perhaps the most favorable solution for Germany would be not to have a new financial program, but no one wants such a scenario because it is important for the effectiveness of European internal and external actions." German Chancellor F. Merz also expressed hope that an agreement on the new EU budget could be reached by the end of this year, and that with Lithuania presiding over the EU Council, it would be possible to move on to the implementation of individual programs. #ESbiudžetas #Lietuva #pirmininkavimas (translated)
"I wish that we would not have to take over the negotiations for a new long-term financial framework from Ireland. I would like this process to be completed at the level of European leaders during the Irish presidency," said M. Sinkevičius at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday. #ESbiudžetas #Lietuva #pirmininkavimas (translated)
M. Sinkevičius hopes that Lithuania will not have to take over the negotiations for the new EU budget from Ireland and that a political agreement will be reached by the end of this year. #ESbiudžetas #Lietuva #pirmininkavimas (translated)
Lietuvos prezidentas Gitanas Nausėda pabrėžė, kad būsimoji Europos Sąjungos daugiametė finansinė programa turi reaguoti į augančius geopolitinius iššūkius, užtikrinant adekvatų finansavimą gynybai, infrastruktūrai ir konkurencingumui, kartu stiprinant ES vienybę ir paramą Ukrainai. #GitanasNausėda #ESbiudžetas #saugumas
