Increasing security and stability on the European continent will be the focus of the summit to be held on 23 and 24 June in Brussels.

“With the war returned to Europe, we have taken unprecedented actions, emphasizing the geopolitical impact of the EU. Now we need to take further steps to increase the safety and stability of our continent.

“This will be the focus of our European Council meeting on June 23-24,” Charles Michel said in a letter of invitation to European leaders.

At the same time, the President of the European Council notes that he will invite 27 countries to grant candidate status for membership to Ukraine and Moldova.

“We will continue to provide strong humanitarian, military and financial support for Ukraine,” he said, emphasizing the importance of the Western Balkans.

“The Western Balkans is important for the EU and the EU is important for the Western Balkans.

/Klara Ruci/