Does Lithuania’s Taiwan pause signal a wider European shift towards pragmatism?

Lithuania has temporarily suspended negotiations on an economic cooperation action plan with Taiwan. The Lithuanian foreign ministry announced this decision on Monday, stating it was a mutual agreement due to changes in the country's domestic political environment following the formation of a new coalition government. Talks are expected to resume once the incoming administration formally takes office and its governing program is approved by parliament. This development raises questions about the future of Lithuania's relationship with Taiwan, which had been a notable foreign relations success for Taipei. The incoming Lithuanian government is reportedly seeking more pragmatic ties with Beijing.