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European Commission, NATO, and OECD leaders to headline Techritory’s 2025 lineup

As technology takes an increasingly central role in geopolitical and geoeconomic ties, global leaders will convene in Riga to discuss the intersection of connectivity and policy. The 8th annual Techritory [..]

European Commission investigates prohibited state aid to Olerex

In late February, the European Commission sent a letter to the Estonian authorities requesting clarifications on the state aid granted to AS Olerex. The proceedings were initiated six months ago [..]

Latvian PM lauds colleague’s role in European Commission

The portfolio which has been entrusted to Valdis Dombrovskis at the European Commission covers the economy and productivity, and that is a very influential “heavyweight portfolio,” Latvian Prime Minister Evika [..]

Lithuanian parliament approves Kubilius for European commissioner

The Lithuanian parliament on Tuesday approved MEP Andrius Kubilius’ nomination for the post of the country’s European commissioner. The motion was passed with 70 votes in favor, 24 against, and [..]

Re-election of von der Leyen shows pro-European majority in the EP – Dombrovskis

The re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as the President of the European Commission (EC) shows that the European Parliament (EP) still has a majority of pro-European, centrist forces, and [..]

Innovation Club of Latvia, Germany, Estonia and Lithuania urges EC to improve digital identity system

The Innovation Club of Latvia, Germany, Estonia and Lithuania has urged the European Commission (EC) to enhance the digital identity system, Latvian Environmental Protection and Regional Development Minister Inga Berzina [..]

Lithuanian Post fined EUR 184,500 for poor EU mail delivery

Lithuania’s Communications Regulatory Authority has fined Lietuvos Pastas (Lithuanian Post), the country’s state-owned post company, 184,500 euros for failing to meet quality indicators. The authority states that the quality of [..]

European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis visiting Estonia

European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis is on a visit to Estonia on Monday in order to attend Estonia’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) annual meeting focusing on the [..]

EU commission could be more flexible on RRF funds – Lithuanian economy minister

The European Commission could be more flexible on Recovery and Resilience Facility funds, Economy and Innovation Minister Ausrine Armonaite said on Thursday after the EU’s executive arm rejected Lithuania’s request [..]

Commission recommends carrying out risk assessments on four critical technology areas: advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum, biotechnologies

The Commission adopted a Recommendation on critical technology areas for the EU’s economic security, for further risk assessment with Member States. This Recommendation stems from the Joint Communication on a [..]