Romanian president Nicu\u0219or Dan is present Thursday and Friday, June 26-27, in Brussels, at the first European Council since he took office as president.\u00a0<\/p>\n
EU leaders at the event are set to discuss a range of topics, such as the situation of the war in Ukraine, the crisis in the Middle East, security and defense in Europe, the European Union as a global actor, competitiveness, internal security, support for the Republic of Moldova and the Western Balkans, and aspects regarding migration.<\/p>\n
They will also tackle the continuation of EU support for Ukraine on multiple levels, developments in negotiations to reach a just and lasting peace, and maintaining pressure on Russia.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the Romanian Presidential Administration, Nicu\u0219or Dan will reiterate support for European initiatives aimed at helping Ukraine, including regarding the EU accession process.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The situation in the Middle East will be addressed from the perspective of ongoing developments in the region, risks to international security from Iran\u2019s nuclear program, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, and the imperative need to avoid escalation.\u00a0President Dan will present the main elements of Romania\u2019s position focused on European-level coordination and with allies, to identify diplomatic solutions and ensure stability in the region, the Administration said.<\/p>\n
The Republic of Moldova will be addressed at Romania\u2019s request, to reaffirm strong support for Chi\u0219in\u0103u in the lead-up to the EU\u2013Republic of Moldova Summit on 4 July 2025 and the parliamentary elections in September.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The meeting \u201cfollows the NATO Summit<\/a>, so there will be subjects related to defense, including increased spending, but also how Europe can produce military equipment, so that will be a consistent discussion,\u201d said president Nicusor Dan in a brief statement<\/a> given to the press.<\/p>\n \u201cRomania\u2019s interests are focused on the Republic of Moldova and, at Romania\u2019s initiative, the final declaration will include a paragraph about the Republic of Moldova. And of course, Ukraine is important for Romania, and the first point on the agenda is Ukraine, with the participation via video link of president Zelensky,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n