Tajani, 'EU will soon choose envoy for peace in Ukraine'
Quick Look
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, on the sidelines of the EPP pre-summit in Brussels, urged the European Union to appoint a single and authoritative spokesperson to manage the negotiations on the Ukrainian issue, underlining the need for a rapid choice.
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Why It Matters
The debate concerns the diplomatic representation of the European Union in international negotiations relating to the conflict in Ukraine.
On Ukraine "the important thing is that Europe has a spokesperson authorized to negotiate in the name and on behalf of the entire Union. In order to count more, Europe needs to have a spokesperson for everyone. The important thing is that this is decided quickly". Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said this on the sidelines of the EPP pre-summit in Brussels.
"The President of the European Council Antonio Costa is an authoritative figure, it could be him but it could also be another person.
The problem is that a shared choice must be made and whoever speaks must do so on behalf of everyone. Let's decide, they can also be a group of states", he reiterates.
Open Questions
- Who will be designated as sole spokesperson?
- What will be the actual timeframe for the decision?
