Recent updates in Lithuania highlight changes in EU compliance, competition law, and labour regulation:

EU infringement procedure (March 2026)
• In March 2026, the European Commission initiated an infringement procedure
• Reason: failure to fully comply with EU law
• Current stage: letter of formal notice
• Next steps may include a reasoned opinion and referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union

Competition law amendments (in force from 2026)
• Amendments adopted in 2025, effective in 2026
• Introduction of a fine cap at 50% of the maximum statutory amount
• Expected impact:
– more predictable sanctions
– continued deterrence in antitrust enforcement

Employment of foreign workers (updates in March 2026)
• New flexibility in labour regulation, including:
– possibility to set labour quotas via collective agreements
– expanded grounds to refuse residence permits
• Focus: balancing labour market needs with migration control