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Publications 11 Nov 2024

EU Reform and Member State National Interest: The Case of Lithuania

JMJustinas MickusSenior Policy Analyst, STRATAMarija GolubevaHead of the Board

This paper by Justinas Mickus and Marija Golubeva explores Lithuania’s evolving stance on EU institutional reform.

While historically inclined towards unanimity in Council decisions, Lithuanian policymakers are signalling openness to majority-based mechanisms in areas like EU accession talks. Over time, this shift could also affect the EU’s foreign and security policy.