AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLithuanian Politics: Lithuania’s new government programme was approved in the Seimas, with Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius pledging defence spending, economic growth and steps to “normalize” ties with China after the 2021 Taiwan “de-facto embassy” decision was called “maybe too brave.” EU Sports Funding: Nine EU states, including Lithuania, urged the European Commission to cut Erasmus+ and other funding for sports bodies that lifted bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes, arguing Ukrainian competitors still lack equal conditions due to the war. Digital Euro: The ECB named 36 payment service providers for the digital euro pilot across 19 central banks, with Lithuania among the participating countries. Energy & Tech: Kaunas University of Technology researchers unveiled an AI approach to forecast solar output from cloud patterns, aiming to help the grid handle fast weather-driven swings. Business & Finance: Bank of Lithuania data shows housing loans drove growth in Q1, while Lithuanian fintech Transferra reported rising demand for multi-currency accounts as some firms struggle with traditional banking access. Vilnius Region Security: Lithuania’s adviser said the country will respond to Russia with “asymmetric measures” amid Moscow’s plans to take Baltic states to the International Court of Justice over alleged language discrimination.
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