“All of this makes us appear completely unbelievable” – Meloni criticizes chaos in Ukraine talks
Quick Look
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticizes the disorderly European approach to the Ukraine negotiations and calls for a joint EU representation in the negotiations.
- It calls for discussions at the EU summit in Dublin in November and a formal decision in December to avoid irrelevance.
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Why It Matters
In a letter to EU Council President António Costa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the disorderly European approach to the Ukraine negotiations and called for joint negotiating representation.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticized Europe's approach to the Ukraine negotiations and called for a joint EU representation in the negotiations. “All this makes us appear completely untrustworthy in dealing with one of the most complicated dossiers facing our countries,” Meloni wrote in a letter to EU Council President António Costa, seen by AFP on Thursday.
“I am convinced that with the image of a Europe acting in a disorderly manner, we only serve the interests of those who want to continue this war,” explained Meloni. “I would like to state that I will not support this dynamic and have no intention of standing idly by.”
The EU heads of state and government must decide “once and for all” “who sits at the negotiating table on behalf of the European Union and with what mandate”. Meloni called for consultations at the EU summit in Dublin in November and a formal decision in December. “Otherwise, I fear, we risk condemning Europe to insignificance in the negotiation process,” Meloni continued.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The EU summit in Dublin in November will begin discussions on a joint EU negotiating representation for Ukraine.
Likely · Within weeks
A formal decision on joint EU negotiating representation will be taken in December.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific mandate does Meloni propose for the joint EU negotiating representation?
- How are other EU heads of state and government reacting to Meloni's call?
- Will the EU summit in Dublin in November actually start discussions on this issue?
