In a bid to address the critical situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has pledged to urge EU leaders to take decisive action during the upcoming summit in Brussels. The heads of state of the EU member states have gathered for a two-day summit to discuss foreign relations and competitiveness within the internal market.
On the first day of the meeting, Orpo arrived at the summit emphasizing Ukraine’s urgent need for help from the EU. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi also condemned Iran’s attacks on Israel and called for more unity from the West to support Ukraine. However, most of the focus on this day will be on competitiveness and internal market issues. Former Prime Minister of Italy Enrico Letta has prepared a report on competitiveness that he will present to the leaders on Thursday.
On the second day of the summit, EU leaders will primarily focus on addressing important issues such as supporting Ukraine, condemning Iran’s actions, promoting competitiveness, and discussing future goals for Europe’s strategic agenda. Collaboration and unity among EU member states will be crucial in shaping these decisions and ensuring that they benefit all members of the European Union.
Overall, Petteri Orpo’s plea for urgent action against Ukraine’s crisis is expected to take center stage at this year’s EU summit in Brussels, alongside other pressing matters such as Iran’s attacks on Israel and promoting economic competitiveness within Europe’s internal market.
