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Lithuania: In the EU spotlight

  • Lithuania launched its EU presidency logo on Europe Day (Photo: Valentina Pop)

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Lithuania takes over the EU presidency on 1 July. EUobserver talks to the country's leading politicians about its austerity policy, its euro plans and relations with eastern neighbours.

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