AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDiplomacy: Azerbaijan’s presidential envoy Elchin Amirbayov met Lithuanian leaders in Vilnius to discuss trade, energy, security, support for Ukraine and the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process. Lithuania’s foreign minister is also planning a visit to Azerbaijan. Defence: More than 6,000 Lithuanian and allied troops began exercises at two Lithuanian training grounds, running through Dec. 3 to strengthen readiness and coordination. Migration: The European Commission named Lithuania among 15 EU countries at risk of migratory pressure; border guards said they stopped 38 people attempting to cross from Belarus on Thursday. Public finances: The Bank of Lithuania expects an EU excessive-deficit procedure against Lithuania could begin in 2027, warning the proposed budget may push the deficit close to 6% of GDP by 2029. Environment: A court convicted Grigeo group president Gintautas Pangonis over pollution of the Curonian Lagoon and fined him €120,000; Grigeo Klaipėda was fined €2 million. The ruling can be appealed. Ukraine support: Lithuania approved €42.4 million in social payments, including €12.3 million for Ukrainian refugees.
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