EU Adopts Conclusions on Ukraine, Circumventing ‍Veto

⁣ ⁤ ⁤ ⁣ ⁣At the EU summit in Brussels, conclusions regarding Ukraine ⁣ were adopted ⁤by 26 member ‍states, employing the‍ same method used during the remarkable council meeting two weeks prior, effectively ⁣bypassing Hungary’s veto.⁤ European sources confirmed this strategic move.

Following ⁤discussions with Volodymyr Zelensky, European‍ leaders assessed the situation in Ukraine and the‍ progress of U.S.-led ⁤talks. A senior European official stated, “È ‍stata condivisa l’opinione che al momento non ⁣siano in⁣ corso ‍veri e propri negoziati” (“The opinion was shared⁣ that ther are currently no real⁢ negotiations‍ taking place”). Leaders also explored “sui modi migliori per influenzare” (“the ⁤best ways to influence”) the process and reached a “forte accordo” (“strong agreement”), as reflected in the‍ conclusions adopted by 26 nations, emphasizing the‍ need ⁢to “continuare a sostenere ⁣l’Ucraina politicamente e militarmente” (“continue to support‍ Ukraine politically and⁣ militarily”).
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Meloni Advocates for EU ⁢Resources ‍in Defense Spending

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Meloni⁣ to ⁣von ‍der Leyen: «Su difesa puntare su risorse Ue»

⁤ ⁤ ⁢ Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met ‍with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss key themes of the EU ⁤summit, ‍including boosting competitiveness and strengthening defense. The focus was on financing investments, with Meloni stressing ‍the‍ need⁣ to emphasize private⁢ capital participation,⁣ potentially through the InvestEu model, and truly common⁣ European instruments that do not directly burden state debt. Meloni “ha ribadito la necessità di porre l’accento sulla partecipazione del capitale privato,per ⁤esempio attraverso il modello InvestEu,come proposto da parte italiana,e su strumenti europei davvero comuni ⁣che non pesino⁢ direttamente sul debito degli stati”‍ (“reiterated the need to focus on the participation of private capital,such as through the InvestEu model,as proposed by the Italian side,and on truly common European instruments that do not directly burden the debt of the states”).

Meloni⁣ ha visto‍ von der Leyen

Prime Minister giorgia Meloni ⁤met ⁢with european Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the⁤ sidelines of the EU Council meeting.
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Tusk: piano di riarmo Ue è il più importante degli ultimi anni

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the⁣ European leaders’ summit would “finalizzare ⁣la⁣ prima fase‍ del progetto ⁣europeo‍ (Rearm Europe) che è probabilmente il più importante ‍degli ultimi decenni” (“finalize ⁣the first phase of the⁢ European project (Rearm Europe), which is probably the most ⁢important of the⁤ last decades”), making Europe “sicura, armata e unita contro la minaccia⁢ russa” (“safe, armed, and united against the Russian threat”). He emphasized the need to convince European partners that the security of the continent depends on the security of the border between Europe, ⁤Russia, and Belarus, requiring a “responsabilità europea comune, anche finanziaria, per la costruzione delle infrastrutture ai nostri confini” (“common European obligation, including financial, for the construction of infrastructure at our borders”).
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Lettonia: l’Ue ha bisogno degli Usa ma faccia la sua parte

⁣ ⁢ Latvian prime Minister Evika Silina emphasized the importance of transatlantic partnerships, stating, ⁢”Dobbiamo tenere dialogo aperto, gli Stati Uniti Usa sono i nostri partner transatlantici e deve⁣ rimanere⁣ sul ⁣tavolo la possibilità‍ di trovare una soluzione ‍per lavorare insieme” (“We must keep the dialog open, the United States of America ⁢are‍ our transatlantic partners, and the possibility of finding ⁢a solution to work together must remain on the table”). She added, ⁤”Gli Usa hanno bisogno di una Ue forte come l’Ue ha bisogno di Stati Uniti forti”⁣ (“The USA needs a strong EU as the EU needs strong United ⁤States”), noting⁢ that while “abbiamo bisogno degli Usa al nostro fianco, ma anche l’Ue deve fare i⁤ propri compiti” (“we need the USA by our ⁣side, but the EU must also do its homework”) in defense matters.
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Mitsotakis: l’Ue apra anche al debito comune per la difesa

⁢ ⁣ Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mītsotakīs described the EU Commission’s White Paper on defense as “un passo molto importante nella giusta direzione” (“a very important step in the right direction”). However, he urged the EU to be “più ambiziosa” (“more ambitious”), suggesting, “penso che dobbiamo discutere ⁣seriamente la possibilità di uno strumento di‍ prestito congiunto che offra anche sovvenzioni agli Stati membri e che permetta di prendere ⁤decisioni di investimento nel settore della difesa”⁤ (“I think we need to seriously discuss the possibility of a ⁤joint lending instrument that also offers grants to member states and allows investment decisions in the defense sector”).He also supported “maggiore flessibilità fiscale ⁤agli Stati ⁢membri per spendere ⁣di più ‍nella difesa” (“greater⁤ fiscal flexibility for member states to spend ⁣more on defense”).
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Tajani: il⁤ piano Kallas? E’ una iniziativa accessoria

⁤ ⁣ ⁢ Foreign Minister Antonio tajani commented on the plan for ukraine, calling it “un piano facoltativo, accessorio” (“an optional, accessory plan”) compared to Ursula von der Leyen’s ⁣strategy. He emphasized the need ‍for a comprehensive strategy, stating,⁢ “Noi guardiamo a quella, mi sembra che serva una strategia” (“We are looking at that, it seems to me that a strategy is needed”), and highlighted the⁢ importance ‍of considering the Southern flank in addition to the Eastern one.

Francia pianifica nuovo vertice su Ucraina il 27 marzo

⁣ ⁢ ⁢ ⁤ French President Emmanuel Macron is planning a new summit with European leaders on‍ March 27 to discuss ⁤ Ukraine and European security, according to Politico.eu. This meeting⁢ would follow previous discussions held in Febuary and March, aimed at addressing security guarantees for Ukraine and European defense.
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Meloni, ‘estendere⁤ art.5 Nato per Kiev soluzione migliore’

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggested that “le ‍garanzie di sicurezza sono il grande dibattito” (“security guarantees are ⁢the⁣ big debate”) regarding peace in Ukraine. She proposed that “Tra tutte le strade,quella di un’estensione dei principi o dell’art.5 della Nato anche senza l’ingresso immediato dell’Ucraina sarebbe la soluzione più sensata, anche⁢ per svelare ‍un eventuale bluff della ⁣Russia” (“Of all the paths, that of an extension of the principles or Article 5 of NATO even without the immediate entry of⁢ Ukraine would be the most ⁣sensible solution,⁢ also to reveal a‍ possible bluff by Russia”).
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