Jovita Neliupšienė pointed out that the Donald Trump administration gives Europe a lower priority in strategic documents than the Western Hemisphere, the Indo-Pacific region, and the Middle East.
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“I travel a lot outside Washington. Sometimes the argument is heard: the US paid for the security of all Europe, so what was Europe doing at that time? Europe invested in better infrastructure, social systems, health, and overall quality of life. President Trump’s administration reflects this attitude,” says the ambassador.
- 46-year-old Jovita Neliupšienė has been heading the EU embassy since 2024
- Previously, the diplomat worked in the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economy, led the Lithuanian representation in Brussels, and was an advisor to President Dalia Grybauskaitė
– What is Donald Trump’s attitude towards the European Union?
– Donald Trump does not particularly like international organizations. He prefers bilateral relations, likes to talk directly with leaders via text messages or direct calls.
He would probably be one of those who would also ask which phone to call…
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– To Europe…
– To Europe… But he maintains very good relations with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This is a consequence of trade negotiations. This US administration – like previous ones – had to recognize that it is impossible to talk about trade, economy, export control, or digital policy separately with member states.
It is necessary to talk with the European Union and accept reality as it is – the European Union exists and will not go away.
– We will discuss these topics in more depth during our conversation. I would like to start with the most important topic for Lithuanians – security. In Lithuania, we have been waiting for two months but have not yet received more precise information about the further presence of American troops.
What do you know and what do you expect?
