39 European countries set out “key principles” for security in charters

Several European countries have enshrined the “key principles” for Europe’s security in a “charter”. 39 states adopted a corresponding text in Dublin, including Germany, Ukraine, Great Britain and Spain. The charter, based on a French initiative, reaffirms the existing foundations of European security and complements them with topics such as “hybrid” threats.

The text, which the AFP news agency was able to view, refers, among other things, to the United Nations Charter and the NATO and EU treaties. The signatories recognize that European states are “taking greater responsibility for security in Europe,” which will have a “positive impact on global and transatlantic security.”

The so-called Charter was adopted at the summit of the European Political Community (EPG) in Dublin. French President Emmanuel Macron spoke in Dublin of “common principles for the future security of Europe”. The draft states that “every issue affecting European security must be decided together with Europeans.”

In addition to negotiations on a ceasefire, the most recent talks between Ukraine and Russia also focused on Europe's security architecture. Russia has long been calling for a “new” security architecture for Europe. US envoy Jared Kushner adopted this position at the talks in Abu Dhabi.

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The charter’s supporters also “strongly condemned” Moscow’s “intensified hybrid campaigns.” They want to counter these dangers with a “360-degree approach” and in particular combat “information interference”.