Lithuanian Presidency will emphasize the importance of the EU budget before voting at the European Parliament

On 18-21 November, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Vytautas Leškevičius will participate in the debate at the European Parliament plenary session regarding the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 followed by voting of the European Parliament on its approval. The approval of the multiannual EU budget is one of the most important priorities of the Lithuanian Presidency. With approval of this budget, programs funded from the budget will be launched on time, at the beginning of 2014. …