The European Union is set to hold a two-day summit in Brussels to discuss foreign relations and competitiveness within the internal market. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo of Finland, representing his country at the meeting, has emphasized the critical situation in Ukraine and urged for more help from the EU.
On the first day of the summit, leaders will focus on condemning Iran’s air attack on Israel and call for all parties to refrain from actions that could increase tensions in the region. The EU is ready to impose new sanctions against Iran, particularly targeting unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi also condemned Iran’s attacks on Israel and called for more unity from the West to support Ukraine.
During their journey to Lappeenranta, Orpo will discuss the situation on Finland’s eastern border with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. They will also talk about the EU’s strategic agenda and goals for the future. On the second day of the summit, EU leaders will primarily focus on competitiveness and the internal market, with former Prime Minister of Italy Enrico Letta having prepared a report on competitiveness that he will present to leaders on Thursday.
Overall, this EU summit will address important issues such as supporting Ukraine, condemning Iran’s actions, promoting competitiveness, and discussing the future of the EU’s strategic agenda. Collaboration and unity among EU member states will be crucial in addressing these challenges and shaping the future of