Lithuania forms new coalition government after weeks of talks

Lithuania’s three-party coalition is set to sign a government deal on Thursday, marking the formation of the Baltic state’s 21st administration since regaining independence in 1990. The agreement, expected to be finalised by the leaders of the Homeland Union, Freedom Party and Social Democrats, will end weeks of negotiations and pave the way for a new cabinet under President Gitanas Nausėda.

The government formation comes as Lithuania moves to tighten security around critical infrastructure, with lawmakers advancing legislation to ban companies with commercial ties to Russia or Belarus from operating at airports and other key sites. The proposal follows closed parliamentary discussions and reflects growing concerns over foreign influence amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

In a separate development, Vilnius has allocated €7 million to fund four reconstruction projects in Ukraine, reinforcing its commitment to Kyiv’s long-term resilience. The cabinet approved the funding package on Wednesday, with details of the projects to be announced in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Estonia has unveiled plans for a third subsea power cable to Finland and a fourth electricity link to Latvia, both slated for completion by 2040. The projects include a connection crossing Saaremaa and extending under the Baltic Sea to Latvia, aiming to bolster regional energy security and integration.

Tallinn also announced that its parliament will elect a new president on 2 September, with lawmakers set to convene for the vote following the end of the incumbent’s term.

Across the region, Denmark will deploy an 850-strong military battalion to Latvia this autumn, replacing the Swedish contingent currently stationed there as part of NATO’s enhanced forward presence. The move underscores the alliance’s shifting defence posture in the Baltic states.

In a broader security shift, Finland’s parliament voted 125 to 61 to lift the country’s longstanding ban on nuclear weapons, a decision that aligns with Helsinki’s deepening integration into NATO and reflects evolving regional security dynamics.

Lithuania has also nominated new ambassadors to Australia and Singapore, with both appointments awaiting approval from President Nausėda. The moves signal Vilnius’s intent to strengthen diplomatic ties beyond Europe.

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