Lithuania's SME Crisis Deepens as Weak Capital Markets and Credit Barriers Threaten Investment
Published on: Monday 12 October 2026
Lithuania’s SMEs face a €1 billion financing gap, restrictive bank lending, weak capital markets and labour shortages that threaten investment, productivity and economic growth. The IMF urges stronger loan guarantees, diversified financing, European investment partnerships and workforce development to unlock business expansion and long-term competitiveness.