Lithuania receives initial payment under European SAFE initiative
The European Commission has confirmed that Lithuania has received its first payment of €956.3 million as part of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme.
By Europa Express25 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CETUpdated 25 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Lithuania receives initial payment under European SAFE initiative
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According to the European Commission, Lithuania has successfully secured its first financial disbursement under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The payment, totalling €956.3 million, was announced on 25 June 2026.
The SAFE framework is designed to provide financial support for security-related actions across the continent. This initial tranche represents a significant development in the implementation of the programme for Lithuania.