Welcome to Wider Europe, your go-to newsletter for all things related to the European Union, NATO, and the Western Balkans and Europe’s Eastern neighborhoods. I’m Rikard Jozwiak, RFE/RL Europe Editor, and this week we’re previewing key upcoming meetings involving Mark Rutte, NATO, and the EU summit focused on migration.
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This week’s EU summit in Brussels will touch on various hot topics, with a major focus on Ukraine and migration. Discussions are expected to center around Ukraine’s ongoing challenges and the impact of migration policies on EU enlargement plans.
Meanwhile, Mark Rutte will preside over his first NATO meeting as Secretary-General, where Indo-Pacific partners will join to discuss China’s influence and support for Ukraine. This meeting highlights NATO’s efforts to address emerging security threats.
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