Today Lithuania starts its Presidency of the Council of the EU, and the country undertakes the responsible task for the very first time after the EU entry. These historic 6 months of the Presidency in Lithuania and abroad will see numerous events related to the Presidency, as Lithuania becomes the focus of attention for international politicians and officials. Plans for the next 6 months are summed up by the slogan ‘credible, growing and open Europe’. Fine out more at http://www.eu2013.lt/en/