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Capital: Vilnius
Official EU language(s): Lithuanian
EU member country: since 1 May 2004
Currency: euro. Lithuania joined the euro area on 1 January 2015.
Schengen: Lithuania has been a member of the Schengen area since 21 December 2007.
Figures: Geographical size – population – gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in PPS
Lithuania operates as a parliamentary republic with a prime minister as the head of government and a president as the head of state, who appoints the prime minister. The Parliament consists of a single-chamber legislative body. The country is divided into 60 municipalities, each with directly-elected mayors.
In 2020, the key sectors of Lithuania’s economy included wholesale and retail trade, transport, accommodation, and food services (29.9%), industry (20.5%), and public administration, defense, education, human health, and social work activities (16.1%).
Intra-EU trade constitutes 56% of Lithuania’s exports, with significant partners being Latvia (9%), Germany (8%), and Poland (6%). Outside the EU, 13% of exports go to Russia, and 4% each to the United States and the United Kingdom.
Regarding imports, 71% are from EU Member States, with major contributors being Germany and Poland (13%) and Latvia (8%). Outside the EU, 9% of imports come from Russia and 4% from China.
Lithuania is represented by 11 members in the European Parliament.
Lithuanian government representatives participate in Council meetings to adopt EU laws and coordinate policies.
Lithuania held the Presidency of the Council of the EU from July to December 2013.
Virginijus Sinkevičius, nominated by Lithuania, serves as the Commissioner responsible for Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries in the European Commission.
Lithuania has 9 representatives on the European Economic and Social Committee, providing consultation on proposed laws affecting work and social situations.
Lithuania has 9 representatives on the European Committee of the Regions, ensuring that regional perspectives are considered in proposed laws.
Lithuania communicates with EU institutions through its permanent representation in Brussels, ensuring effective pursuit of the country’s interests and policies within the EU.
Lithuania’s contributions to the EU budget are determined fairly based on its economic means, supporting various programs and projects across EU countries. The EU budget prioritizes the needs of Europeans as a whole.
