Crisis talks in Brussels: EU fights for Ukraine's security!

Crisis talks in Brussels: EU fights for Ukraine's security!

EU Council President Antonio Costa has scheduled a video summit to take place on Wednesday to discuss preparations for the special summit of EU heads of state and government in Brussels on March 6. This summit will focus on the current security situation in Ukraine and the future defense of Europe. Interim Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg cannot take part in the video summit because at the same time he is leading a debate in parliament in Vienna on the third anniversary of the Russian war of aggression. Nevertheless, Schallenberg plans to speak by phone with Costa on Thursday to discuss the key points to be discussed at the summit.

The talks between President Macron and Donald Trump in Washington on Monday were also dominated by the war in Ukraine. Trump caused controversy by suggesting a ceasefire without including the EU or Ukraine in his deliberations. Macron, on the other hand, expressed optimism about a possible ceasefire in the coming weeks and spoke of a “turning point”. At this crucial moment for European security, Costa emphasized the need to strengthen Europe's defense efforts and thus promote sustainable peace on the continent. He will work closely with the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and all member states to make concrete decisions The press reported.

The special summit on March 6th is seen as an important moment in the discussion about Europe's security architecture. Costa highlights that the EU faces challenges that need to be overcome to ensure the security of both Ukraine and European countries. The pressure is growing on EU leaders to develop clear strategies to respond to the dynamics of the Ukraine war and to ensure long-term stability in the region Vienna.at is to be read.