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Ursula von der Leyen stressed that the events of January 1991 played a crucial role in overcoming the division of the continent and the destruction of the Soviet empire.
“Our Union owes it to the defenders of Lithuanian freedom, because today’s Europe would look different without their courage. The events of January 1991 played a decisive role in overcoming the division of our continent,” said the president. of the European Commission in a video speech on the occasion of January 13.
At the time, resistance to the Soviet Union seemed almost a desperate gesture. However, what happened that night in Vilnius resonated around the world. Those events caused shock waves that ultimately tore apart the Soviet empire, “he said.
U. von der Leyen called Lithuania’s membership in the EU a success story, which is the best meaning of the fight for defenders of freedom.
“Today, Lithuania is a proud member of the European Union. And what a success story it is. As a member of the euro zone and the Schengen area, Lithuania is the heart of European cooperation,” said the President of the European Commission.
“Since they joined in 2004, their standard of living has increased dramatically and Lithuanians are optimistic about the future of the European Union,” he said.
Lithuania commemorates the Defenders of Freedom Day on Wednesday, in honor of the victims of Soviet aggression on January 13, 1991.
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