The situation in Ukrainedefense and energy will be its key issues informal Summit to be held on 10 and 11 March at Versaillesin Paris.
In line with the pre-Summit letter of invitation to European leaders, the President of the Council of the EU, Charles Michelemphasizes that the attack of Russia in Ukraine and the consequences of the conflict will be at the heart of the informal Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
“THE Russia brought war back to Europe. This unprovoked and unjustified military attack on Ukraine blatantly violates international law and undermines European security. Russia is causing untold suffering to the Ukrainian people. We commend the people of Ukraine for their courage in defending their country. With Ukraine, we stand firmly on the side of freedom and democracy. “Ukraine is part of our European family,” said Michel Michel in his letter. It also emphasizes that EU showed unity and strength in response to Russia’s aggression. “We have imposed the harshest sanctions on Russia ever. The EU and its Member States provide coordinated humanitarian, political, economic and material support to Ukraine. “Member States are also showing great solidarity by hosting countless people fleeing the war,” the letter said.
Moreover, the Informal Summit It will focus on three issues: strengthening the EU’s defense capabilities, reducing the EU’s energy dependence, in particular on Russian gas, oil and coal, and building a stronger economic base.
“In recent years, faced with multiple crises and challenges, we have committed ourselves together to an ambitious strategic agenda. “In the light of recent events, it is more urgent than ever to take decisive steps towards building our sovereignty, reducing our dependencies and designing a new growth and investment model,” said Charles Michel.
The Summit will begin on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. (Greek time) with an exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament. The first day will discuss the situation in Ukraine, as well as the issue of defense and energy. On March 11, the “27” will discuss the “new growth and investment model”, in the presence of the President of the European Central Bank and the President of the Eurogroup.
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