# Lithuanian investment and regional autonomy reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-investment-and-regional-autonomy-reforms > Updated: 2026-09-10T11:16:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Lithuania is implementing legislative and administrative changes to manage and attract investment. Initially, the government proposed granting regions greater autonomy over the allocation of European Union investment funds. While the central government would set primary directions, local regions would decide on specific fund distribution to better address local needs. This move followed criticism from municipal leaders regarding the restrictive nature of current ministerial funding conditions. Subsequently, the Lithuanian Seimas approved amendments to the Law on Investments and the Law on Land to facilitate large-scale projects. Effective July 1, 2027, these changes introduce incentives such as state land lease tax relief and the option for investors to purchase state-owned land. To qualify, projects must meet specific economic thresholds: national projects require at least 250 million EUR in investment, while regional projects—outside of Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda—require 20 million EUR. The legislation aims to ensure at least 30 percent of new investments reach these regional areas, with expectations of significant job creation and higher-than-average wages. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Lithuania approves incentives for large-scale investment projects The Lithuanian Seimas approved new laws to attract large-scale investments through land lease tax relief and simplified land acquisition for projects meeting high investment and job creation thresholds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-approves-incentives-for-large-scale-investment-projects ### 2026-09-09: Lithuania to grant regions more autonomy over EU investments Lithuania plans to increase regional autonomy over EU investment funds, though local leaders urge a shift from rigid ministerial procedures toward outcome-based funding. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-to-grant-regions-more-autonomy-over-eu-investments --- Cite as: Lithuanian investment and regional autonomy reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-investment-and-regional-autonomy-reforms