lithuania held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2013.

The objectives of the Lithuanian Presidency will be as follows:

  • Credible Europe with a stable financial sector and public finance and effective growth oriented EU economic governance and stronger social dimension,
  • Growing Europe through greater investment into research and technological development, deeper integration of the internal market, as well as better employment opportunities and sustainable social security,
  • Open Europe able to tackle global challenges effectively, promoting democratic values, contributing to safe neighbourhood, and actively protecting the rights of EU citizens.


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Last updated: 28-11-2023