Lithuania is considering lifting its ban on nuclear weapons in the face of rising tensions with Russia

Lithuania's parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases on national territory. This decision was presented as a direct response to the deteriorating regional security situation.

The announcement was made by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, who stressed that the geopolitical situation had deteriorated significantly in recent years. According to him, the current Constitution, adopted after the country's independence in the early 1990s, no longer reflects current strategic realities.

The proposed reform represents a major change to the Lithuanian legal framework. It will require a two-thirds majority in two successive parliamentary votes, making it a lengthy and politically sensitive process.

A NATO member, Lithuania shares a border with the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad and with Belarus, an ally of Moscow. Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the country has significantly increased its defense spending and modernized its military capabilities.

The government has also launched several strategic projects, including border fortifications and the preparation of infrastructure to accommodate allied forces. A German brigade is scheduled to be permanently stationed in the country starting in 2027.

This initiative is part of a broader movement observed in the region, as several countries in Northern and Eastern Europe reassess their defense doctrines in the face of military and political pressure exerted by Russia.