Janulevičius: Lithuania has committed to defending Europe, so it must negotiate more strictly with the EC

Lithuania must adopt a more assertive position in its dealings with the European Commission, argues Vidmantas Janulevičius, president of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists. He contends that the nation has embraced a significant responsibility to defend Europe amidst evolving geopolitical circumstances.

Janulevičius believes that Lithuania's new role necessitates a stronger negotiating posture. "Lithuania has taken on the commitment to defend Europe, therefore, when negotiating with the EC, it must be stricter," he stated, emphasizing the need for a firmer approach on various matters discussed with Brussels.

This call for a more rigorous stance reflects a perceived shift in Lithuania's international standing and its strategic importance. The Confederation of Industrialists suggests that the country's heightened responsibilities warrant a more robust defense of its interests and a more proactive engagement in shaping European policies, particularly concerning security and economic matters.

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Lithuania has taken on the commitment to defend Europe, therefore, when negotiating with the EC, it must be stricter.