Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will participate in the regular meeting of the European Council in Brussels, the government press service announced. In the heart of the European capital, amid the lively backdrop of political debates, the leaders of the European Union (EU) will gather to discuss a number of critical issues that shape the pan-European agenda.
The focus will be on support for Ukraine, with the meeting promising an in-depth analysis of the current challenges. Specific steps to strengthen support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia are expected to be considered. Delegates will focus on financial support for the Ukrainian side in the coming years, with an emphasis on the possibilities for using frozen Russian assets. This move, if taken, could have significant consequences, highlighting the need for an in-depth analysis of the potential legal and political implications of such actions.
The atmosphere in the European Council meeting room will be tense, given the dynamically developing events in the Middle East. Recent events will be discussed, including the results of the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit, as well as the release of all hostages. The initial phases of President Trump's proposal for peace in Gaza will also be the focus of the meeting. Heads of state and government will consider how the EU can support current efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace and the reconstruction of Gaza. The decisions that are taken will have a direct impact on the future of the region and efforts to stabilize the situation.
In addition to foreign policy challenges, issues related to the defense of the European Union will also be on the agenda. Specific solutions will be sought for the projects for the development of the defense capabilities of the member states and their management. In response to the rapidly changing geopolitical context, the EU has taken decisive action to strengthen defense capacity and increase spending. This includes the "ReArm Europe" and "Defence Readiness 2030" plans, as well as the SAFE instrument. These measures are key to ensuring the security of the Union and preserving its independence in a world marked by instability.
Last but not least, the attention of the EU leaders will be directed to issues such as migration, competitiveness and housing. These topics are essential for the future of the European Union, with the decisions that are taken determining its development in the coming years.
The meeting comes in the context of increasing tension and a desire for change. Leaders of 19 European Union countries called on Wednesday, in a letter to the President of the European Council Antonio Costa, for a substantial change in the Union's course. Among the signatories are German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron. The document speaks of increasing economic competitiveness, calling for the modernization of competition legislation and for accelerating, at the European level, the control of mergers and the procedures for granting state aid. The leaders also call for a "systematic review of all EU regulations to identify those rules that are unnecessary, excessive or unbalanced". This call for reforms shows a desire to adapt the European Union to the changing global realities and to more effectively meet the challenges to its future.