With Hague being a thing of the past, leaving behind the historical agreement to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, leaders of EU member states are currently meeting at a meeting that is expected to mark its mark on foreign policy issues and in particular in the Middle East.
In particular, in the draft conclusions, which secured the step, which is certainly likely to be different from the final text, the end of hostilities between Israel and Iran is welcomed.
However, it is repeated once again. At the same time, there is a paragraph that explicitly condemns it.
EU-Israel relations and the issue of Ukraine
There is also a reiterating the need to have a smooth distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which is excluded from Israel.
There is also a debate at the Synod for the Israeli-EU cooperation pact and whether Israel still meets the criteria. Finally, the Middle East chapter also included a condemnation of the recent terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Prophet Elias in Damascus.
As for Ukraine, to support the country with 30 billion in 2025 and support for its accession course. It is also expected that there is a reference to the need to form and adopt a new package of sanctions against Russia, which will be 18the From the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine and then.
European Defense and Security
The draft conclusions also include extensive reference to European defense and security. Among other things, the adoption of the Rules of Procedure is welcomed by co-insights to consider quickly, with the aim of a rapid agreement, the proposal to provide incentives for defense in defense in the EU budget.
In addition, the Council encourages further work to be done so that the European Defense Industry can increase production. In addition, among other things, the draft conclusions include chapter entitled “The EU in the World” that refers to EU relations with third countries and capital for competitiveness with the European Council reiterating the importance of both competitiveness and strategic autonomy of Europe.
The migratory and duties
Reference to the conclusions is expected to exist for immigration. Specifically, there will be emphasized the need to have agreements with third countries to protect the European Union’s external borders, as well as to create a list of countries that are considered safe for returns. This will be preceded by an informal meeting at the initiative of the Italian Prime Minister, with the participation of 15 Member States.
Finally, part of the debate is expected to be dedicated to the briefing made by Commission President Ursula von der Laien, with our information reporting that there are still difficulties in reaching an agreement.
