The associations Unicorns Lithuania and Investors’ Forum, which unite startups as well as foreign and Lithuanian investors, together with the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists, have addressed the President, Members of Parliament, the Minister of Culture, and the Prime Minister.
Every year, when we begin discussions about the state budget, the same feeling arises – we start from the wrong end.
Transparency is not solely a matter for the state or for business. It is a shared principle that determines whether our institutions function effectively and whether companies operate reliably. When the public sector chooses transparency, it saves all of us money and time. When business does so, it secures its reputation and long-term growth. So it does not matter whether results are measured in terms of the state budget or in profit margins. In both cases, the same rule applies – transparency is an investment that pays off.
Asking the right questions is crucial in life. In Lithuania, we could more often ask ourselves – “how can I earn more?”
To the new Government, we propose three strategic directions and the support of the Investors’ Forum in each of them, aiming to make everyone more prosperous.
The conditions for economic activity across the globe today are highly volatile, unstable, and unpredictable. In such circumstances, it is crucial for Lithuania to invest in security, strengthen capital markets, and create an environment where innovation can grow, while businesses should focus not only on short-term goals but also on resilience and long-term vision.
The recently concluded spring session of the Seimas was full of contrasts, and the legislation passed by Parliament leaves a mixed impression. On the one hand, there were forward-thinking decisions aimed at modernizing and strengthening our economy. On the other, there were changes that could wipe out all positive progress in one stroke.
