EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday ahead of an informal EU summit in Budapest that the community must continue to support Kiev's independence and sovereignty. “Ukraine should be on the table, not on the menu,” he stressed.
“No matter what happens, we must continue to fulfill our obligations to (Kyiv),” he added. He said he hoped to travel to Ukraine within the next few days to discuss further assistance with the country's authorities.
Josep Borrell: We need to move away from security 'outsourcing'
He added that the European Union's only chance of survival is to transform into a united and stronger organization that can meet challenges without “outsourcing” security.
Donald Tusk wrote similar words before the US election. As the Prime Minister said, the time has come for the European Union to depend on the United States in the following ways: In the future, we must focus on unity and our own strength.
“Harris or Trump? Some say the future of Europe depends on American elections, but first of all it depends on us. If Europe finally matures and believes in its own strength, Regardless of the outcome, the era of geopolitical outsourcing is over,'' Tusk wrote.
EU foreign policy chief: 'If you're not at the table, you'll be on the menu'
According to Borrell, Europe needs to “build its own security, taking into account NATO, of course.” – This means investing more in technology as well as defense. Even if it's not on the table in the geopolitical game, it's on the menu, Borrell stressed.
According to him, “No matter what happens in the United States, we have our interests, we have our values.” – The United States is certainly our most important partner (.. .). We don't want to change it, we want to continue with it, but we need to build our own capabilities. We cannot do this because we are divided, Borrell said.
An informal meeting of EU leaders is being held in the Hungarian capital on Friday, with the EU's competitiveness being the main topic of discussion. The day before, at an informal dinner preceding the meeting, the leaders of member states discussed the results of the US presidential election, the situation in Georgia after the parliamentary elections, and the regulations adopted by Israel that prohibit the operation of the Relief and Works Agency. Action for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) operates under the auspices of the United Nations.
EU leaders discussed President Trump's election victory
The issue of the US election was supposed to be on the agenda, but was added at the last minute. According to the media, this happened thanks to Viktor Orbán's intervention. The two leaders discussed in detail President Donald Trump's impact on the Ukraine conflict and the build-up of Russia's military. The future president repeatedly said he would end the war “within 24 hours.”
At the same time, he maintains contacts with President Vladimir Putin, raising fears that he may try to force Ukraine to surrender. The main topic on Friday will be the competitiveness of the European Union. The meeting is not formal, so no important decisions are made during the meeting.
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