Briefing
The of the Federal Government, published on the same day. They show both increased participation in the has announced a working visit to Berlin on 30 October 2026 by the Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda in Berlin . According to a statement by Sebastian Hille, deputy spokesperson for the federal government, political talks are planned Federal Chancellery with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz . A meeting with Bundestag President Julia Klöckner is also scheduled at the German Bundestag.
The federal government cited security and defence policy issues and European cooperation as key topics. In particular, the situation on NATO’s eastern NATOflank and coordination within the European Union are expected to be discussed. No specific decisions or joint statements were announced in advance; the federal government will report on the outcomes after the engagements have concluded.
The visit comes amid ongoing security consultations between Germany and Lithuania. Since the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, both governments have emphasised close coordination on collective defence and European security. Berlin and Vilnius regularly point to the importance of credible deterrence and coordinated support for Ukraine within NATO and the European Union.
According to the federal government, economic and budgetary issues are also on the agenda alongside the security situation. Talks on European financial matters and strengthening the single market are expected, although no details were given in advance. Outcomes of such working visits are usually communicated afterwards through press releases or brief press appearances.
The announcement by the Federal Chancellery and the German Bundestag’s notice of a photo opportunity underline the visit’s formal and protocol-driven character. At the same time, the meetings mark the ongoing high-level political dialogue between Berlin and Vilnius. Any statements about possible agreements, timetables or additional measures will depend on the outcome of the talks.
Editor: Phillipe Schmidt-Araguin (Article created with AI assistance).