EU working on new sanctions and support for Ukraine
Von der Leyen wants to present proposals before the next European summit.
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The European Commission is working on a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia and a proposal to provide financial support to Ukraine in 2027. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement on Thursday during the meeting of the European Political Community in Dublin.
According to von der Leyen, both proposals are being prepared and should be presented before the next meeting of the European Council. Xinhua has not yet given details on the scope, target group or legal form of the sanctions package.
The announcement comes during a summit of around fifty European leaders in Dublin. The European Political Community brings together EU countries and other European countries, including the United Kingdom, Ukraine and Canada. The meeting focuses mainly on European security and the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The financial support is intended to address Ukraine's needs in 2027. Xinhua has not yet given an amount or funding source for the Commission's proposal. Depending on the form chosen, decisions by the member states and possibly also the European Parliament may be needed later.
According to Xinhua, Von der Leyen also welcomed the recent talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. According to Xinhua, she stressed that Europe should be represented in negotiations in order to protect the interests of the European Union. According to AP, the talks have not yet produced a clear end to the war.
The proposals are relevant to the Netherlands because new sanctions could affect European trade, energy supplies and financial services. Depending on the funding, additional support could also affect the EU budget and the Dutch contribution to it. As long as the Commission has not published a detailed proposal, it is not yet possible to determine which sectors or amounts will be affected.
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What is established
- The Commission is working on a new package of sanctions against Russia.
- The Commission is preparing a proposal for financial support for Ukraine in 2027.
- The proposals have not yet been worked out and the member states have not yet taken a decision.
Left
Arguments European support for Ukraine should continue and be expanded where necessary, because security and the international legal order cannot be left solely to military strength.
Values International solidarity, protection of civilians and the responsibility of wealthy European countries.
Consequences Less support could weaken Ukraine; additional support does, however, require democratic oversight and protection of social spending.
Centre
Arguments Europe should support Ukraine, but sanctions and financial commitments must be legally enforceable, subject to temporary review and jointly supported.
Values Institutional diligence, European unity and predictable policy.
Consequences A broadly supported package is stronger, but negotiations may delay implementation.
Right
Arguments Russia must be put under greater pressure and Europe must take more responsibility for its own security.
Values National security, deterrence and financial discipline.
Consequences Tougher sanctions could hurt Russia, but could also trigger economic countermeasures and higher costs for European companies.
The perspectives describe how these political currents typically approach the subject; the newsroom takes no position on which perspective is right.
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The announcement of a new sanctions package and a financial proposal for Ukraine has been confirmed by two independent sources. The text makes clear which details are still missing.
- confirmed The EU is working on a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia. — Reported by Xinhua based on statements by Von der Leyen. source
- confirmed The Commission is working on a proposal addressing Ukraine's financial needs in 2027. — Reported by Xinhua. source
- confirmed The announcement was made during a meeting in Dublin. — Confirmed by AP and Xinhua. source