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«The EU and its member states are ready to take greater responsibility for Europe’s security»

by AI | 28.Feb 2025 | Europe in brief AI

Extraordinary Summit on March 6. What the President of the European Council states in his customary letter to the heads of state and government of the EU.

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa. Photo European Council

“The EU and its member states are ready to take on greater responsibility for Europe’s security,” notes European Council President Antonio Costa ahead of the extraordinary Summit on March 6, which will be dedicated to European defense and Ukraine.

Antonio Costa has invited President Zelensky to the Summit in Brussels to discuss the latest developments with the “27”. “We must be prepared for a possible European contribution to the security guarantees that will be necessary to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine,” the President of the European Council mentions in his customary pre-Summit letter to EU heads of state and government.

Costa also emphasizes that “there is a new dynamic, which should lead to a comprehensive, fair, and lasting peace” and that “it is important to exchange information on how to further support it and the principles that should be upheld in the future.”

Regarding European defense, the aim is to continue the February 3 discussion “with the aim of making initial decisions in the short term, so that Europe can become more sovereign, more capable, and better equipped to face immediate and future security challenges.”

The Summit will start at 1:30 p.m. (Greece time) with the customary opinion exchange with the President of the European Parliament, followed by a discussion with President Zelensky during lunch. (27/2/2025)