Electoral programme of the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats for the 2024 European Parliament elections
2024-03-05 | Homelnd Union, European ParliamentElectoral programme of the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats (pdf): Europe for Us, We For Europe: To Grow And To Defend!!! On 3 March 2024, the...
Andrius Kubilius. The West, Lithuania and Europe’s Eastern Area: the Strategic Importance of the “Transformation Triangle” for Europe’s Destiny
2024-02-19 | European Union, UkraineI started writing the text on the “Transformation Triangle” some two weeks ago. The term “Transformation Triangle” itself came to mind even earlier, during a...
More >Andrius Kubilius. Why Is Ukraine’s European Union Membership Necessary For The European Union Itself?
2024-01-15 | Ukraine, European UnionThe decision of the European Council last December to open accession negotiations for Ukraine’ and Moldova’ European Union membership is of particular historical significance. These...
More >Andrius Kubilius. Differences In The West: Do You Or Do You Not Believe That Russia Can Become A Democracy In The Future?
2023-08-31 | EU relations with RussiaAndrius Kubilius, former PM, MEP, initiator of the “United for Ukraine” network When we observe and analyse the West’s support for Ukraine, we sometimes see...
More >Andrius Kubilius. Russia’s war against Ukraine: what would F.D.Roosevelt and Winston Churchill say about the West’s aims in this war?
2023-08-17 | EU relations with Russia, RussiaAndrius Kubilius, former PM, MEP, initiator of the “United for Ukraine” network (The Lithuanian version of the article was published on 17.08.2023) I wrote earlier...
More >A.Kubilius. Lukashenko to the Hague Tribunal for the sufferings of the opposition! Putin will follow!
2023-06-14 | BelarusOn June 12th, Vilnius hosted an important international conference on “Responsibility of Lukashenka’s regime for crimes against humanity and migrant crisis: prospects for international justice”,...
More >European Parliament resolution on repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Aleksei Navalny
2023-05-02 | European ParliamentMEPs Andrius Kubilius and Rasa Juknevičienė and other MEPs initiated JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir...
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2023-02-24 | Ukraine, U4UStatement in pdf format. Commemorating one year of full scale Russian aggression to Ukraine United for Ukraine, Press Statement 23-24 February 2023 We, parliamentarians...
More >Andrius Kubilius. Opening Statement in the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly
2023-02-20 | Eastern Partnership, Ukraine, Moldova, GeorgiaOpening Statement in the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in Chisinau, 20 February, 2023 Andrius Kubilius Member of the European Parliament, Co-President of Euronest PA Congratulations to all...
More >MEP Andrius Kubilius: “We need to do all we can to make sure that Ukraine wins. For our own good.”
2023-01-29 | Ukraine, Russian Aggression against UkraineAndrius Kubilius, a Lithuanian MEP of the Group of the European People’s Party, chair of Euronest and a member of the EP’s key Committee on...
More >EPP proposal for Resolution on Recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
2022-11-16 | European Parliament, EU relations with Russia, Russian Aggression against Ukraine, RussiaThe European Parliament is moving forward with the adoption of the resolution on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The adoption...
More >MEP R. Juknevičienė participated in the 42nd session of ACP-EU Parliamentary Assembly in Maputo
2022-11-01 | European ParliamentMEP Rasa Juknevičienė took part in the ACP-EU Parliamentary Assembly plenary debate. She spoke on the issue of consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine and food...
More >R. Juknevičienė, J. Lenaers. War crimes in Ukraine: create a special tribunal for Putin and Lukashenko
2022-07-07 | Ukr, Russian Aggression against UkraineSince the war began in Ukraine, more than 10,000 incidents of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity have been registered and 600 suspects identified. Amnesty...
More >R. Juknevičienė. The future of Europe’s security will depend on the democratic world overcoming the brutal Kremlin regime
2022-06-07 | Russian Aggression against UkraineThe EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian invasion of Ukraine (plenary debate) Mr President, I would like to thank my colleagues for this...
More >R. Juknevičienė. Putin and Lukashenko must be held accountable and tried by a special international tribunal
2022-05-20 | Russian Aggression against UkraineThe fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine (plenary debate) Mr President, dear colleagues, today is Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day, so that’s why I am...
More >EPP Group Policy Lines for the Immediate Response to the Ongoing Russian invasion and Aggression in Ukraine
2022-04-05 | Russian Aggression against UkraineOn 24 February 2022, with the Russian unprovoked and unjustified war and aggression, which is an international crime on Ukraine, the geopolitical reality in Europe...
A.Kubilius. EU must stop financing Putin’s war machine! EU can introduce oil embargo now!
2022-03-29 | EU relations with Russia, Russian Aggression against UkrainePutin’s war against Ukraine is an international crime. Ukrainians are defending their country in a heroic way. The West supports Ukraine, some countries are delivering...
A.KUBILIUS, K.MUSIENKO. ON EU RESPONSIBILITY TO PREVENT ENERGY CRISIS IN UKRAINE AND REGION
2022-02-11 | Ukraine, A.Kubiliaus publikacijos, Energy, Eastern PartnershipIn the light of current gas supply difficulties in the EU amidst Gazprom’s manipulation as well as Russian military build-up near the Ukrainian border, the...
More than 40 MEPs call on EU leaders to take joint action on China’s economic and political coercion against Lithuania
2022-01-18 | China, EU-Taiwan relationsOn Tuesday, more than 40 MEPs from various groups addressed the leaders of the European Union – EC President Ursula von der Leyen, President of...
MEPs support R. Juknevičienė’s initiative to call for recognition of the Soviet mass repressions as a crime against humanity
2021-12-20 | European remembranceMore than 80 Members of European Parliament from various political groups have signed an appeal, initiated by MEP Rasa Juknevičienė, to commemorate the 30th anniversary...
More >An Address to the Russian people on the occasion of 30 years anniversary of the end of Soviet Union and of Russian independence
2021-12-08 | RussiaMembers of European Parliament Bernard Guetta, Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz, Andrius Kubilius Dear European neighbours, Dear citizens of the Russian Federation, Dear Friends, Let us dream,...
More >R. Juknevičienė to coordinate foreign affairs and security at the largest EP group
2021-11-30 | European ParliamentAt last week’s European People’s Party Group leadership meeting, its President Manfred Weber announced that MEP Rasa Juknevičienė will be responsible for coordinating foreign affairs...
More >Statement of MEP A. Kubilius: Dictator Lukashenko has initiated an act of the State terrorism and aggression against EU citizens and EU private company
2021-05-23 | BelarusOn 23 May 2021, at noon, Belarus Air Force fighter jets have hijacked the Ryanair flight FR4978 originating from Athens and bound for Vilnius with...
More >Juknevičienė becomes rapporteur for Report on the State of EU Cyber Security Capabilities on behalf of EPP group
2021-04-07 | European ParliamentMember of the European Parliament Rasa Juknevičienė, who works at the parliament’s Sub-committee on Security and Defence, has become a rapporteur for the parliament’s Report...
More >A. Kubilius, J. Burton, M. Dzurinda. Questions for Germany on Russia strategy – opinion
2021-03-03 | Nord Stream IIWhile EU policies have not weakened Russia’s autocratic regime, the Kremlin has been successful in strengthening authoritarian rule and radical populism in several EU countries....
More >MEP R. Juknevičienė: “In order to help the Russians, we need to sit down at a common table in Washington alongside our EU partners, not go to Moscow”
2021-02-18 | EU relations with RussiaMember of the European Parliament Rasa Juknevičienė noted during a February 9 discussion at the European Parliament, which also featured High Representative of the European...
More >R. Juknevičienė: “Europe Must be Ready to Counter Disinformation and Prevent Distortion of Historical Facts”
2020-10-28 | European remembranceOn October 27, Rasa Juknevičienė, Member of the European Parliament (EP) and Coordinator of the European Remembrance Group, initiated a remote discussion with Vera Jurova...
More >MEP urging Minister Linkevičius on Schengen visa-ban to violent law informant officers of Belarus
2020-10-08 | BelarusMembers of the European Parliament Andrius Kubilius and Rasa Juknevičienė have addressed Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius, urging him to take initiative and...
More >Members of the European Parliament call for the Belarusian military to defend the Belarusian people, rather than blindly following and executing Lukashenko’s illegal orders–inherently attacking them
2020-10-06 | Belarus25 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from various political groups wrote to the Belarusian military officials. Initiated by MEP Rasa Jukneviciene (former Defence Minister...
More >R. Juknevičienė becomes Deputy Coordinator of delegated members of largest EP group in special committee on fighting against disinformation
2020-09-10 |MEP Rasa Juknevičienė has been selected to the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the EU, including Disinformation, as...
More >MEP Juknevičienė calls for a halt to the Nord Stream II project, which will finance Putin’s criminal regime
2020-09-07 | Nord Stream IIMember of the European Parliament Rasa Juknevičienė addressed the German Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection Christine Lambrecht at a Thursday European Parliament Committee on...
More >On the EU assistance for Georgia to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 crisis, protect democracy and continue reforms necessary to sustain the economic recovery
2020-05-13 | Support to GeorgiaStatement by Mr Andrius KUBILIUS, the Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly The Eastern Partnership region is part of Europe...
More >On the EU assistance for Ukraine to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 crisis and continue reforms necessary to sustain the economic recovery
2020-05-08 | Eastern PartnershipStatement by Mr Andrius KUBILIUS, Co-President of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, Member of the European Parliament Mr Ivan KRULKO, Co-President of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly,...
Anniversary of the end of WWII: is the Ukrainian sacrifice forgotten?
2020-05-06 | World War IIAndrius KUBILIUS, Member of the European Parliament, Co-President of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, former Prime Minister of Lithuania Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ, Member of the European Parliament,...
MEP Kubilius: Will ‘helicopters’ bring to Lithuanian business a ‘quarantine package’?
2020-04-06 | Response to economic crisisEverybody understands that an economic downturn will follow the pandemic. Economic forecasts that started as relatively mild ones now often turn towards apocalyptical. No one...
A. Kubilius: EU’s decision to allocate more than EUR 1 trillion is strong response to coronavirus crisis
2020-03-30 | European ParliamentMEP Andrius KUBILIUS (EPP) claims that the EU’s reaction and the money allocated for mitigating the effects of the coronavirus pandemic demonstrates the EU’s strong...
More >MEP Kubilius: European Parliament has adopted the main provisions proposed by us regarding the future East Partnership strategy and the EU Russia strategy
2020-01-28 | European ParliamentThe European Parliament (EP) adopted an important report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy.
More >MEPs expressed support for Poland seeking to defend the real European and World War II history
2020-01-23 | European ParliamentOn 15 January, the European Parliament members of the European People‘s Party group, Andrius Kubilius and Rasa Juknevičienė participated in the press conference “Distortion of European history and remembrance of the Second World War” in Strasbourg.
More >Rasa Juknevičienė. Putin’s parallel world and the return of Stalin
2020-01-10 | CommentsRight before Christmas, some interesting and strange things have surfaced in news reports. Not everyone has been following what was being published on the internet sites, which is why it is worth elaborating a bit more on one of those strange things, Rasa Juknevičienė, Member of the European Parliament wrote.
More >Rasa Juknevičienė. 80 years after the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, dividing lines in Europe linger on
2019-08-21 | CommentsOn 23 August, Europe will mark the European Day of Remembrance for the victims of totalitarian regimes and will commemorate 80 years since the notorious non-aggression agreement between the two biggest totalitarian tyrannies of the 20th century, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
More >Andrius Kubilius, Lithuanian candidate for the position of Secretary General of the Council of Europe, will attend meetings in Helsinki, London and Brussels
2019-02-18 |Following a decision of the Board of the Seimas, Mr Andrius Kubilius, Member of the Seimas, will attend the meetings as part of the campaign for the election of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
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