Lithuania
EU’s GDPR enforcement may prove patchy
Not all EU countries are ready to enforce GDPR from May 25
EUMacroprudential policy may slow Baltic price rises
Baltic inflation rates are outpacing those in the euro-area by a wide margin
Baltic statesLithuania government will struggle on without majority
Some parliamentarians from the junior coalition member may vote with the government despite the coalition break-up
LithuaniaBaltic inflation may stay higher than in euro-area
High producer prices with lagged effect suggest Baltic inflation may stay out of line with rest of EU-19
Baltic statesUS military spending will increase for NATO’s east
The United States seeks to reassure Eastern European allies of Washington’s commitment to their security
United StatesNew Baltic railway will run on standard gauge
Rail Baltica will reduce environmental pollution by transferring freight from road to rail
Baltic statesShadow economy could open Lithuanian party divisions
If perceived increase in shadow economy continues in Lithuania, it could test inexperienced government
LithuaniaRussia meddling Ukraine-style in Baltics is unlikely
The relative benefits of residing in an EU member state may be reconciling Russophones to living amid an alien culture
Baltic states
