European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be in Kiev on May 9 to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and "reaffirm the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine." This was announced by von der Leyen's spokesman, Eric Mamer, stressing that the visit coincides with Europe Day.
The Commission "on Friday sent Member States the proposal for the eleventh sanctions package". This was announced by EU Commission spokesman Eric Mamer. The first discussion on the package at the meeting of the Permanent Representatives of the 27 to the EU (Coreper II) is scheduled for Wednesday. The approval time, as we learn, is not expected to be excessively long.
Von der Leyen on 9 May in Kiev for Europe Day
2023-05-08T18:55:57.900Z
Highlights: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be in Kiev on May 9 to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Commission "on Friday sent Member States the proposal for the eleventh sanctions package" The first discussion on the package at the meeting of the Permanent Representatives of the 27 to the EU (Coreper II) is scheduled for Wednesday. The approval time, as we learn, is not expected to be excessively long, as the visit coincides with Europe Day.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be in Kiev on May 9 to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and "reaffirm the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine." (ANSA)