EU foreign ministers advise Ukraine, Middle East and Western Balkans in Luxembourg!

EU foreign ministers advise Ukraine, Middle East and Western Balkans in Luxembourg!

On Monday in Luxembourg, the EU Foreign Minister will come together for an important meeting. The locations in Ukraine, in the Middle East, in Africa and transatlantic relationships are the focus. An informal work dinner to the Western Balkans already took place on Sunday evening. Austria is represented by the Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger. The Council is headed by the EU chief diplomatin Kaja Kallas, and there will be a video conference with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha.

A central topic of the consultations is the Russian attack war against Ukraine, which has been in place for 999 days. In view of the devastating effects on the civilian population, Foreign Minister advises on possible strategies to bring Ukraine into a stronger negotiating position. There are also support for Ukraine and possible sanctions against Russia on the agenda. Germany has announced that it provides 200 million euros in humanitarian emergency aid for winter. OE24 reports that sanctions against people and entities are extended by six months due to the Russian attack.

actions in the Middle East

Another point on the agenda is the HASC-off discussion on the transatlantic relationships, especially in the context of customs policy of US President Donald Trump. The strengthening of one's own interests and closer cooperation with the USA is considered strengthened. During this meeting, no resolutions for new sanctions against Israeli settlers or a suspension of sanctions against Syria are expected.

focus on the Western Balkans

In addition, a focus is on Bosnia and Serbia at the Western Balkans. In view of the European challenges in these regions, stability and future cooperation will be discussed centrally. Informed the Federal Foreign Office, that the EU external council will also pay attention to the new developments in Georgia, where irregularities were found in the last parliamentary elections.

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is also taken into account. Germany calls for a weapon embargo and new sanctions against the military in Sudan to improve the humanitarian situation. The consultations in Brussels are therefore of great importance both strategically and humanitarian.