Lithuania

Greek Paradox May Bolster Lithuania’s Euro-Adoption Aspirations

24 May 2012

Greece’s debt crisis and slower global growth may buoy Lithuania’s bid to adopt the euro in 2014 as falling commodity prices make it easier to meet inflation limits, Finance Minister Ingrida Simonyte said.

Foreign Minister: 'Lithuania could adopt the euro after some time' (Interview)

23 May 2012

The big priority for Lithuania is to have a healthy economy, and then maybe later the country will consider joining the eurozone, Audronius Ažubalis, Lithuania's foreign minister, said in an exclusive interview with EurActiv Germany. More »

Lithuania Leader Says Europe’s Crisis May Delay Euro Plan

22 May 2012

Lithuania will be ready to switch to the euro in 2014 if the expansion of the euro region isn’t delayed by Europe’s debt crisis, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite said.