Lithuania will continue to push back migrants attempting to cross its border from Belarus, despite the recent implementation of the European Union’s new migration and asylum pact. Interior Minister Vladislavas Kondratovičius announced the continuation of the policy. The new EU pact, while intended to streamline migration processes, is expected to lengthen the processing of cases for individuals who entered Lithuania via Latvia. Lithuania implemented pushbacks in 2021 in response to a surge of migrants crossing from Belarus, a move criticized by human rights organizations. The government maintains the policy is necessary to protect its borders. The EU pact aims to balance solidarity and responsibility in managing migration flows among member states, but Lithuania’s decision indicates a continued prioritization of border control.