Brussels 23.03.2023 “Today, the European Council was joined by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. The European Council and the Secretary-General stressed the importance of EU-UN cooperation to tackle the pressing global challenges of our time. They underlined their shared commitment to multilateralism with the United Nations at its core and explored possibilities for…
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#EUCO: Michel welcomes Guterres
Brussels 23.03.2023 “It’s a great pleasure to welcome António Guterres to this meeting of the European Council. I would like to say that the UN and the EU share a lot. We have a lot in common. We believe in the multilateral approach. We believe in the spirit of cooperation. We believe in the UN…
EU: Zelensky demands support
Brussels 09.02.2023 EU leaders discuss recent developments with regards to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support to Ukraine. The EU and its member states stand united in their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people and have so far provided assistance to Ukraine worth €50 billion. Shoulder to shoulder, closer than…
EUCO: Charles Michel convenes EU Council
Brussels 08.02.2023 “I would like to invite you to a special meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 9 and 10 February 2023. We will have three main issues on our agenda: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, our economy and competitiveness, and our migration policy” reads the invitation letter by President Charles Michel…
EU leaders Summit in Ukraine
Brussels 03.02.2023 Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, in Kyiv for the 24th summit between the European Union and Ukraine. The EU reiterated its readiness to support Ukraine’s initiative for just peace, based on respect for Ukraine’s…
EU-NATO Joint Declaration
Brussels 10.01.2023 On 10 January 2023, the EU and NATO signed a Joint Declaration in Brussels.They condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and reiterated their unwavering support to the country. Russia's war against Ukraine has brought the EU and NATO closer together. With today's declaration, we want to take our cooperation…
Prague: EU leaders convene informally
Brussels 07.10.2022 EU leaders meet in Prague to discuss the three most pressing, and interlinked, issues facing the EU, namely Russia’s war in Ukraine, energy and the economic situation. United we will coordinate on the war and the energy crisis impacting our economies. We will discuss how best to secure critical infrastructure and work on…
Michel on Queen Elizabeth II legacy
Brussels 09.09.2022 “We remember a remarkable woman today. A remarkable human being. Who shouldered an immense responsibility over the past 70 years. Her inspiration has spanned generations. And touched the lives of so many” writes the president of the European Council Charles Michel. We will do our part to carry on her legacy. Her special legacy…
Michel: Invitation to EU Summit
Brussels 28.05.2022 Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council ahead of their special meeting on 30 and 31 May 2022: “We gather for a special meeting of the European Council on 30-31 May to take forward our discussions on Ukraine, energy, food security, and defence. Invitation letter https://t.co/AsAk40mPXI —…
EU-China video-Summit
Brussels 30.03.2022 The 23rd EU-China summit will take place on 1 April 2022 via video conference. President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by High Representative Josep Borrell, representing the EU, will meet Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang in the morning and Chinese President…
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