On July 15, 2026, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics visited Lithuania, where he addressed the potential reinstatement of border controls between the two nations.
Rinkevics highlighted that such measures could divert critical resources away from the more pressing need to secure the external borders of the European Union.
His remarks underscore the importance of maintaining a unified approach to border security, particularly in light of ongoing challenges faced by EU member states.