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The future of European defence: evolving threats, policy development, and the ECA’s role
  • 2025-12-23
  • Laima Andrikiene, ECA Member

As war rages on Europe’s eastern flank, the illusion of guaranteed safety has been shattered for EU member states. The threat is no longer abstract – drones and cyberattacks can breach our borders at any moment, making physical security a pressing concern for all. ...

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Lithuanian president urges European leaders to strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position
Lithuanian president urges European leaders to strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position
Lithuania’s NA leader Sinica: 'Europe must strengthen its identity – or disappear'
Lithuania’s NA leader Sinica: 'Europe must strengthen its identity – or disappear'
Agne Bilotaite: 'Women’s equal participation is the key to a safer and more resilient society'
Agne Bilotaite: 'Women’s equal participation is the key to a safer and more resilient society'
Lithuania’s Klaipeda Mayor Arvydas Vaitkus: the tough captain steering people, port, and progress
Lithuania’s Klaipeda Mayor Arvydas Vaitkus: the tough captain steering people, port, and progress
Lithuania’s MEP Rasa Jukneviciene: 'Political line of defense is no less important than the dragon’s teeth'
Lithuania’s MEP Rasa Jukneviciene: 'Political line of defense is no less important than the dragon’s teeth'
Is Trump vulnerable? The 2028 elections will tell us that!
Is Trump vulnerable? The 2028 elections will tell us that!
Lithuania put on list of EU countries facing migration risks - ministry
Lithuania put on list of EU countries facing migration risks - ministry
Lithuanian MEP Dainius Zalimas: 'Democracy must have its teeth'
Lithuanian MEP Dainius Zalimas: 'Democracy must have its teeth'
Baltic states sign microchip cooperation memorandum
Baltic states sign microchip cooperation memorandum
Lithuanians right to be concerned about rising migration - president
Lithuanians right to be concerned about rising migration - president
Most Lithuanian teachers highly confident, happy with their working conditions - ministry
Most Lithuanian teachers highly confident, happy with their working conditions - ministry
ICAO condemns Russia for GNSS interference, undermining global aviation safety
ICAO condemns Russia for GNSS interference, undermining global aviation safety

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