EUROGROUP,COUNCIL OF THE EU,update

 

Press material Wednesday, 05 June 2024

● Eurogroup   05/06/2024 17:32 | Statements and remarks | Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 5 June 2024   The Eurogroup met virtually in inclusive format this afternoon. Finance ministers were debriefed on the discussions at the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Stresa and related ongoing preparations for the G7 Leaders’ Summit. We reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine and remain strongly committed to helping Ukraine meet its financing needs. The meeting recalled last month’s unanimous decision by all EU member states to direct extraordinary revenues generated by immobilised Russian assets in Europe to the benefit of Ukraine. The discussion among ministers showed appreciation for the constructive engagement with G7 partners in this regard and full support for it to continue. Finance ministers will consider at their June meeting the need for further discussions following the G7 Summit in Apulia.

Library blog Tuesday, 04 June 2024

● General Secretariat of the Council   Enlargement and the future of Europe: views from the capitals   The Council Library invited Johannes Pollak and Paul Schmidt, editors of the book ‘Enlargement and the future of Europe: views from the capitals’, and experts in European politics, to give an overview of their findings.

Press material Tuesday, 04 June 2024

● Council of the EU   04/06/2024 21:00 | Press release | Israel/Palestine: Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU in support of the three-phase roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and release of hostages   The European Union gives its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an enduring ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The EU appreciates the determined efforts by the US, Egypt and Qatar in facilitating negotiations to bring an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, while ensuring Israel’s security, to which the EU remains fully committed. Too many civilian lives have been lost. An enduring ceasefire is urgently needed, to ensure protection of civilians, the unconditional and immediate release of all hostages whose safety and well-being is of concern, and to increase the flow of much needed humanitarian relief to Gaza in view of the deepening humanitarian crisis. Peace and stability in the Middle East are in the interest of both peoples, of the region as a whole, as well as globally. The EU urges both parties to accept and fulfil the three-phase proposal and stands ready to contribute to reviving a political process for a lasting and sustainable peace, based on the two state solution, and to support a coordinated international effort to rebuild Gaza.