EU leaders want to talk competitiveness. Middle East tensions and Ukraine top their summit list
Time:2024-05-22 00:40:38 Source:politicsViews(143)
BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders’ discussions at a summit in Brussels were set to focus on the bloc’s competitiveness in the face of increased competition from the United States and China.
Tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine decided otherwise and the 27 leaders will dedicate Wednesday evening talks to foreign affairs.
As the unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel ratcheted up regional tensions and raised fears of a wider war, EU leaders will urge “all parties to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from any action that may increase tensions in the region,” according to a draft of their summit conclusions.
Following a video meeting of the bloc’s foreign affairs ministers on Tuesday, the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said the EU will also consider further sanctioning Iran.
“This may entail expanding the scope of the existing regime targeting Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine through drones, to include the possibility to sanction Iranian missiles as well as drone deliveries to Iranian proxies in the Middle East,” the European Council said.
Previous:Bichette has 4 hits, Berríos snaps 4
Next:How Diddy made himself the 'victim' in apology video where he does not mention ex
You may also like
- Pregnancy app used by the NHS accused of 'imposing gender ideology'
- A London court rules against a Muslim girl who wanted to pray at a school known for strict rules
- Anya Taylor
- IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
- A warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest was requested. But no decision was made about whether to issue it
- U.S. 'world leadership' in the red
- Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
- Charges against Trump and Jan. 6 rioters are at stake
- Climber found dead on Denali, North America's tallest peak