The waste crisis in Vilnius seems to be easing, but the legal battle between VAATC and “Energesman” over million-euro damages is just beginning. Meanwhile, the prosecutor’s office has launched a pre-trial investigation. Politicians raised questions to the Constitutional Court about the legitimacy of the Social Democrats’ and Conservatives’ governments, the Migration Department asked the State Security Department to assess a possible threat from a Belarusian IT businessman, and the Intelligence Oversight Institution joined those unwilling to delve into the CIA prison story. Skvernelis and German failed to shake off their shackles, while the country’s leaders in Medininkai urged never to drop the vigilance of freedom’s guardians. If politics seemed scarce to you this summer, in August the Seimas will hold an extraordinary session regarding the president’s veto.
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Abroad, Europe’s attention was captured by a sudden and large influx of migrants in Ceuta, prompting harsh assessments and leading neighbors to take action at the border with Spain. Next week, the European Union will hold an extraordinary meeting of ministers to discuss the situation in the Spanish enclave. At the White House, Zelensky and Netanyahu came to Trump almost like on a conveyor belt, and as usual, the outcome of the talks was vague. Probably more beneficial for Israel, which received renewed US strikes on Iran, than for Ukraine, which got a hesitation over the “Patriot” license after an inspiring promise.
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As France announced it had contained forest fires, a Lithuanian team went to help, while difficult days due to raging fires are forecast in Greece. A possible Russian missile hit a crater in Poland, and the world football association made a dent in Infantino’s reputation.
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