Von der Leyen: Enlargement is a geostrategic necessity for Europe
Brussels, November 5 (Hibya) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed three key issues on Europe's agenda at the Visegrad Four Summit held in Trenčín, Slovakia's cultural capital. Von der Leyen stated that the European Union (EU) views enlargement as a geostrategic necessity, emphasizing that the process will strengthen Europe's global influence and prosperity. She noted that the Visegrad countries demonstrate the success of enlargement policy.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed three key issues on Europe's agenda at the Visegrad Four Summit held in Trenčín, Slovakia's cultural capital.
Emphasizing that energy prices were among the summit's priority issues, von der Leyen said efforts were underway to reduce prices by accelerating the clean energy transition, diversifying energy supply sources and addressing demand collectively.
Von der Leyen stated that Ukraine must conduct peace negotiations from a position of strength, highlighting the importance of maintaining military support, including through the Czech Ammunition Initiative. She also said that the Visegrad Four countries would play an important role in Ukraine's future integration into the European Union.
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