Marius Vaščega 🇪🇺
@MariusVascega
🇪🇺🇱🇹 Head of @EUCommission Representation in Lithuania. Dad, husband, runner and convinced European. Tweeting personally / RT ≠ endorsement
Good to see 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇵🇱 discussing today in Rūdininkai how to use 🇪🇺 #SAFE loans to develop Eastern Border Shield and fill in capability gaps. By stepping up on defence, we are strengthening transatlantic security and NATO.
Great exchange with President @GitanasNauseda on what is important for European security: strengthening the transatlantic alliance through European NATO countries stepping up their defence efforts, investing in the 🇪🇺 Eastern border, supporting 🇺🇦, & working on military mobility.
🇪🇺 is committed to supporting Eastern border regions’ defence #Readiness They are on the frontline of Europe's security and next #MFF will strengthen resilience where it's most needed. Initiatives like Eastern Border Shield or Baltic Defence Line will strengthen our security.
Today we present the EU budget for 2028-2034. It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition. That addresses Europe’s challenges. That strengthens our independence.
What a privilege to have such EU colleagues. Presentation today of the Danish EU Presidency priorities. A special thanks to Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs @SigitasMitkus for joining us. Security and competitiveness are key for a strong EU #eu2025dk
Today in 🇱🇹 with EU ambassadors, we discussed 🇩🇰 priorities for its EU Presidency: a safe, competitive & green Europe – like a LEGO set: balancing instructions with free building. 📸 With @DKAMBinLT Grete Sillasen & a 🇩🇰 flag made from LEGO.
We will have a Security College on Wednesday, focused on the escalating situation in the Middle East and its effects on Europe.
Iran must never acquire the bomb. With tensions in the Middle East at a new peak, stability must be the priority. And respect for international law is critical. Now is the moment for Iran to engage in a credible diplomatic solution. The negotiating table is the only place to…
Deeply moved to see @Tsihanouskaya reunited with her husband Siarhei after years of unjust imprisonment. Your embrace is a powerful reminder that freedom, dignity, and human rights must prevail. So happy for you dear Sviatlana!
I can't believe it. Siarhei is here—with me and our children. What we’ve dreamed of for 5 years has finally happened. Tonight, I’m taking the evening off to talk with my husband, to let him see his children again, after so many years. Thank you all for the tremendous support!❤️
Good call with President Trump ahead of the G7 Summit. We discussed the tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East as well as the need for close coordination on the impact on energy markets. We also discussed the situation in Ukraine, the imperative for a ceasefire and the…
Schengen Area – 40! 💙 We are celebrating open borders as much as open souls – for travel, experiences, friendship. Europe works when we trust each other. #Schengen40 Photo from 🇱🇹🇱🇻 border by Valerio Vincenzo, series Borderline.
The reports emerging from the Middle East are deeply alarming. Europe urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate immediately and refrain from retaliation. A diplomatic resolution is now more urgent than ever, for the sake of the region's stability and global…
Visited the site at Rūdininkai 🇱🇹, where the German brigade will be stationed — a major strategic contribution by Germany 🇩🇪 to strengthen deterrence at the Eastern EU/NATO border and enhance European security. A great example of European solidarity in action!
Pax Europaea in short: What is coming: Europe - up (with defence capabilities); Russia - down (materially and politically); United States - out (preparing for withdrawal); Ukraine - in (preparing for urgent integration with Europe in defence). Make Europe independent again!
Der Karlspreis ist die größte Ehre meines Lebens. Er ehrt auch all jene, die sich mit mir für ein stärkeres, geeinteres & unabhängiges Europa einsetzen. Ich nehme diesen Preis auch in ihrem Namen an. Ab morgen geht unsere Arbeit für dieses Europa weiter. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Only 8% of global scale-ups are based in Europe. In 15 years, 30% of 🇪🇺 unicorns have relocated outside the EU. We must reverse the trend : companies born in 🇪🇺 must grow in 🇪🇺 This is the aim of the startups/scaleups strategy presented with @EZaharievaEU
Trust is a precious currency in today’s world. So it matters that trust in the EU among EU citizens has grown for 4 consecutive years. Now reaching its highest level in 18 years, according to an EU-wide survey. This progress reflects the collective efforts of all EU…
Today, I was in Lithaunia for what was a very productive and insightful visit. We support Lithuania in the face of growing external and hybrid threats. And it is this unity is what makes Europe strong and resilient. Thank you to President @GitanasNauseda, Prime Minister…
Today, I was at the Lithuanian external border with Minister Vladislav Kondratovič. I want to thank the border guards that work tirelessly to protect our common borders. We cannot and will not allow for hostile actors to turn our values against us.
🌸Spring 2025 #ECForecast: 🇱🇹 Lithuania ℹ️europa.eu/!xQTRJk