Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Photo of Judita Grigelyts (V).
Exactly 20 years ago, on May 1, 2004, Lithuania became a member of the European Union (EU) and during the period it was not only strengthened, but also gave impetus to Europe, says Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in her congratulatory speech.
Lithuania has always been and is at the heart of Europe. But gelein udanga separates us. Then you won back your freedom with the Baltic Road and Sydney. And at the age of 20, you chose Europe, says the EC chairman.
In addition, according to her, during the period we not only observed how Lithuania changed for the better, but the EU also became better. According to the President of the EC, Lithuania constantly reminds to pay attention to the fundamental values of the Community, freedom and democracy.
And to defend these values both at home and abroad. (…) You are a fragrant example for all Europeans, having met U. von der Leyen.
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Lithuania’s path to the EU lasted almost a decade. in 1995 the European (association) agreement was signed, which included the aspiration to become a member, after another five years, official negotiations were started, which lasted for two years.
in 2003 in the organized referendum, the turnout of which reached 63.37%, 91.07% of voters voted for Lithuania’s membership in the EU, compared to 8.93%.
Later, in 2007, Lithuania was admitted to the European Union, in 2013 it chaired the EU Council, and in 2015 sive eur.
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