7 hours agoThe latest agenda of EU summit leaders: Migration, Defense and Brex
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)European Union leaders meet in Brussels for the last time this year, where three key issues will dominate the agenda: Brexit, defense and immigration. However, Emmanuel Makron's promotion for Eurozone reforms will have to wait for next year. Defence, migration and Brex and will dominate the [...] meeting.
Defence, Migration and Brex and will dominate at the latest meeting of European Union leaders of the year, starting Thursday in Brussels.
Meanwhile, European Council President Donald Tusk will be desperate to escape after being charged Wednesday by unacceptable “ ” and <x2-European “=x3> on migration.
“DW” takes a look at what is on the agenda and what to expect from the upcoming Brussels summit.
The first item on Thursday's agenda will see EU leaders welcoming the start of the bloc's newly established defence pact, known as the Structural Co-operation (PESCO).
The defence network will see the 25 participating member states join together to develop their military capabilities, invest in joint projects and boost their respective armed forces.
A new migration policy?
Tensions surrounding the EU's migration scheme are fighting back on the surface on the eve of the summit, with European Council President Donald Tusk criticising the mandatory shift as <x0-ineffective” and “very divided”.
While his comments were denounced as <x0-European”, the scheme has been far from successful, reports “DW” Transmission Periscope. Out of the 160,000 immigrants planned to move in, only 32,000 have found a new house.
Meanwhile, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have sharply opposed the plan from the start and have repeatedly refused to accept asylum seekers.
Therefore, the EU will set a deadline for June 2018, when leaders should agree on how to reform the quota scheme by “localising responsibility and solidarity”.
Brex negotiations, phase two.
The European Council will decide on Friday whether there is enough progress in the Brex negotiations regarding citizens' rights, the Irish border and the financial obligations of the United Kingdom.
Leaders are widely expected to reach an agreement reached between the EU, Ireland and Great Britain that would enable negotiators to move into the second phase and negotiate a future trade agreement./Periscopi/
