During Thursday and Friday, in Brussels, Prime Minister Robert Abela participated in a meeting between European and Western Balkan Leaders, a European Council meeting and a Euro Summit.
The European Council discussed the situation in Ukraine, the enlargement and future of Europe and economic issues.
European leaders have agreed to grant Ukraine and Moldova candidate status on a number of conditions, following their application for membership of the European Union, while giving Georgia that status as soon as it reaches a certain level. criteria listed by the European Commission.
In the context of the European Leaders’ meeting with the Leaders of the Western Balkans on Thursday, the Maltese Prime Minister stressed that our country fully supports the European political aspirations of the Balkan countries of the Western Balkans. West.
On Ukraine, the Prime Minister stressed that Malta remains concerned about the situation and will continue to play its part in the humanitarian cause.
Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed that collectively, the European Union must listen to and address the concerns of its citizens who are being affected daily by the effects of this conflict.
“Sanctions are an important and effective tool but we must address their sustainability and impact,” said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister mentioned other effects of the war in Ukraine, where in countries in the South, such as Africa, there is a risk of people dying of hunger and political instability.
All of these factors can lead to an increase in irregular immigration.
That is why in this context he mentioned the need for European Leaders to jointly address the global effects of tensions in Eastern Europe, with strategic actions in favor of food security in certain regions. .
Prime Minister Robert Abela also took part in the discussion on economic issues, and here he said that Malta stresses coordination in the economic policy of the European Union to ensure economic stability that continues to lead to prosperity.
A discussion on the energy sector has arisen in the Council, with Malta agreeing that the European Union explore cooperation with other international partners to counter the impact of rising energy prices.
On the theme of the Conference on the Future of Europe, the Prime Minister stressed that after its end with a consultative process with European citizens, our work will begin to address the proposals put forward.
Here the Prime Minister noted positively that what Malta has always hinted at, namely that what the citizens want does not necessarily require a change in the current Treaty of the Union, was the conclusion of the technical services of the European institutions.
The European Council discussed Europe in a broad sense, where discussions took place on the European Union’s relations with its partners in Europe, including on how to foster political dialogue and strengthen security, stability and prosperity of the European continent.
On the Europe platform in a broad sense, the Prime Minister stated that this is an opportunity for Malta to further strengthen relations with strategic partners outside the European Union, such as the United Kingdom.
On Friday there was a Euro Summit where Malta supported Croatia’s entry into the Eurozone from the beginning of next year.
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