• Angela Merkel began a visit to Poland for talks with Prime Minister Beata Szydło
• After the meeting, a conference was held with German Chancellor prime ministers of the Visegrad Group countries: Polish, Czech, Slovak and Hungarian
• Heads of Government announced what will affect their working meeting
• Viktor Orban: the European institutions should complete the “play politics”
• The main topics of conversation are the future of the EU after Brexicie and safety
• Meeting in Warsaw is a preparation for the informal EU summit to be held in September in Bratislava
Meeting of Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group (alongside Polish to Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) and Germany are part of the preparations for the informal summit of the leaders of the European Union September 16 in Bratislava. Angela Merkel was invited by the Polish government to participate in the talks in Warsaw, which is a preparation for the September meeting in Slovakia.
Awl: we must learn the lessons of Brexitu
Law and Justice deputy prime minister after the two-way conversation with Angela Merkel, and before the meeting of the heads of government of the Visegrad Group announced in a statement to the media, which will apply to the Warsaw talks. First of all, the subject of the meeting is to be Brexit. – We must face the truth. The EU is changing. Once out of the UK there will be changes with which we have to face. Our goal, our most important task is to remain the EU as a strong entity that gives security guarantees to its citizens – said the head of Polish government.
She stressed that the EU is extremely important for Polish. As noted, for “strong Polish EU is a guarantee of safety development of our country and the safety of our citizens.”
– We want the other countries that make up the Union, who want to build our common European future, even more linked together even more strongly to cooperate, we first of all be able to pursue common goals – said the Prime Minister.
She stressed that the need to draw conclusions from what happened in the UK, the British referendum and make the necessary changes that Europeans expect.
– We have to draw conclusions from the decision of the UK and we have to think about what reforms the EU are necessary to allow it to function better, better to develop that there was no temptation in other countries to leave our midst – underlined the prime minister Awl.
– We need to restore the citizens feel that the EU really serves them and that they are the hosts. This process of adaptation to the realities of the EU’s new challenges Poland will support – she noted.
– We have to look for these topics and projects that unite us rather than those that divide us and concentrate on this. All the time you need to draw conclusions and to prepare such changes, which will be stronger They did the European Union – said Awl.
As reported on the talks with the heads of government of the Visegrad Group, include “The most important areas of cooperation.” – If you are looking for ways out of the current crisis, which was a community, we should focus on initiatives that combine, and avoid those which divide. The latter is, unfortunately, quite a lot recently – underlined the prime minister.
As explained it, among others, of the Posting of Workers Directive and the proposal to amend the asylum system. – Poland wants to enhance the internal market and is opposed to protectionist measures. What is needed is a positive vision of strengthening the single market. This is one of the ways to strengthen the Community – said Awl.
She said that Poland is by far the position to seek solutions that will strengthen the EU. – We must also be prepared to undertake the reforms demanded by today Europeans reforms that allow it, so that the EU has become an institution and organization even more reinforced, pro-growth, but above all to European citizens have the feeling that they are the hosts of the EU – Awl said.
Talk about issues of security and immigration crisis
As noted, “the EU needs a serious discussion on security issues, both in the external and the internal.” – We will discuss how to respond effectively to the challenges of terrorism and the crisis migration – emphasized the Prime Minister Awl.
– Poland advocates seek a compromise. We want to build this compromise on the basis of increasing humanitarian aid to the regions in which the roll at the moment of the war. We want that in these regions that need our help, this help was even increased – she added.
Premier stressed that Poland wants to increase spending on strengthening borders, development aid and humanitarian cooperation in the area of counter-terrorism. – We believe that this is the way to seek a compromise. We should also be in the area of crisis migration to find agreement and to seek ways out of this situation – she said.
– All the time, we believe it is vital to strengthen the protection of the external borders of the EU, maintaining the integrity of the Schengen area, the creation of a European border guard – added the Prime Minister Awl.
– With the growing concern observe the information on the deterioration of the security situation in the Ukraine. This has a direct impact on security throughout the EU. Inspired from Moscow to increase regional tension does not serve to build confidence and predictability in Europe – said Awl.
also thanked Merkel for accepting the invitation to a meeting of the Visegrad Group.
Merkel: we need to create an agenda, be technology leaders
- I would like to thank Beata Szydło for the invitation and the opportunity to participate in these conversations, but I’m a guest of the Visegrad Group – said, in turn, the German Chancellor, speaking to Polish Prime Minister.
As noted, “after the referendum in the UK, the European Union must face the consequences and think about how to be stronger in the future.” As assessed, you have to focus on what is common.
Merkel said that the theme of the talks in Warsaw include preparations for the informal summit in Bratislava, which is to be held on 16 September. – The meeting in Bratislava will be a meeting of the 27 Member States because of the negative referendum, which was held in the UK and over the result of a regret. Now we have to suffer the consequences and consider the areas in which the EU needs to be stronger in the future – said the German Chancellor.
– We want to focus on what is common, on what pushes us forward, we have created on the basis of the agenda – said the German Chancellor. She said that at the summit in Bratislava on security also will be crucial. – We can do more in terms of security and defense. The Lisbon Treaty gives us more opportunities here – stressed Merkel.
In her opinion, when it comes to the issue of safety, “it’s not only the fight against terrorism.” – In this regard, we have a whole range of projects, which, unfortunately, have not been realized in the European Union – assured the German chancellor.
– I look forward to exchanging views with colleagues. It is very important that we met in a variety of formats and talked to each other. Brexit is a turning point in the history of European integration. It is important that we have developed a thorough answer – she said.
– People only accept Europe if this will ensure them prosperity. We must be leaders in the field of technology. We want to offer a well-paid jobs. Here we have very much to do – stressed Merkel. – We want to convince young people to Europe – she added.
The Chancellor added that during the talks in Warsaw will be undertaken on migration and humanitarian aid, the implementation of the EU-Turkey, as well as economic issues.
Orban: the European institutions should complete the “play politics”
In a speech at a joint press conference before the meeting of heads of governments of the Visegrad Group and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Warsaw Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban presented the position of his country in relation to the future of the EU. He referred in this context to the perspective Brexitu, which – in his opinion – “is not the cause but the effect of the European situation.”
According to Orban, the EU is currently facing the loss of adaptability “in virtually every dimension,” among others in relation to the economic crisis, migration and the problems of European security. Moreover – he argued – the EU does not hold up, “even our existing policy” on border protection and fiscal policies of the Member States.
Orban also presented Hungarian proposals for changes in the EU. He spoke, among others, for maintaining “a tight fiscal policy, based on economic growth”, and make greater priority to safety. – Let’s start with creating a common European army – appealed.
The Hungarian Prime Minister also stressed that the European institutions should return to a proper job. – The European Council let them lead the Union, the Commission let the fun end to the policy and return to its core tasks – he argued.
He added that the EU should revise the common policies: to maintain “good old politics” – cohesion policy and agriculture, to give up its policies for social affairs and migration, and also create a new policy, concerning, among others digitization.
On the other hand, referring to the possible need to change the basic treaty of the EU, Orban estimated that it will show later stages of the talks.
Fico: we need to define the current state of the European Union
– There are great expectations for the meeting in Bratislava, but there is a lot of differences concerning, among others scale necessary actions – rated in turn, Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico. – We would like to bring their views when it comes to meeting agenda Bratislava – he added.
He pointed out that there are countries “to expect that the meeting in Bratislava will start deep, fundamental changes in the basic documents, acts”. There are also – as pointed out – countries, “which says that the European Union does not require until such fundamental changes.” He added that there are “countries that seek the golden mean.”
Therefore, as noted, it is important to close the positions. – I have an ambition, we have defined in Bratislava condition in which there is the European Union and at the same time defined the few areas we should work on further at future meetings. All of this could be to find a solution in 2017 with the signing of agreements Treaties of Rome – said Prime Minister Fico.
The Slovak prime minister indicated that his country important feature migration and all that is associated with security.
– We do not mean only the fight against terrorism and internal security. We are concerned about economic security. Therefore, strong economic topics have become themes in Bratislava – he said.
He assured that his country from the organization is prepared to meet representatives of 27 countries.
After the statements for journalists heads of states of the Visegrad Group and Germany they went to work conversation.
Sobotka: the need for a European army
The Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said that Friday’s meeting is particularly important in view of the ongoing debate about the priorities of the EU. He said that in the coming months and years Europe should try to quickly regain the trust of the population to the process of European integration.
He expressed the opinion that during Friday’s meeting could agree on common positions. – They draw a very bright spots, for which it seems to me that in Bratislava and in the process, which will Bratislava, we will be able to agree – rated.
He said that the Czech Republic is an important issue of external and internal security of the EU. – Better protection of borders Schengen is not just a matter of better cooperation in the fight against terrorism, but we think we should also open the discussion on the possible creation of a common European army – he said.
– This process will not be easy. Nevertheless, I am convinced that Europe needs better cooperation in the field of defense and security policy, above all when it comes to ensuring the (safety) of the external borders of the Schengen area – he said.
He pointed out that the second important theme is to ensure economic growth in order to strengthen the homogeneity of the EU.
– We have a common market, but there are still very large differences in living standards between countries, in income and earnings. Therefore, it seems to me that the emphasis on economic growth, cohesion policy, the use of European funds, equalization of living standards is what can create prosperity for Europe – rated.
Germany invited to talks in Warsaw
On Thursday, Prime Minister Szydło said that in a difficult situation in which Europe finds itself in a crisis of migration and therefore Brexitem, Germany is “our important partner to take on challenges that are facing at the moment the Union European reforming the EU. ”
– We have a sense of shared responsibility for the case in Europe – Poland and Germany are the countries that can currently play a very important role – pointed awl.
The summit in Bratislava
At the informal EU summit in the Slovak capital Bratislava, EU leaders want to hold a debate on the future and the necessary reforms of the Community without the United Kingdom.
According to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Konrad Szymanski “Bratislava is to be the beginning of the process of building a new unity of the European Union after Brexicie.”
– The calm, cool analysis of why it happened, how to avoid this in the future and how – this is the most important thing – to renew the European Union so that it is associated to the citizens of the Member States with a clear added value to show that the EU gives something important and meaningful to Member States and citizens – said the deputy Foreign Minister.
June 23 Britons opted in a referendum for leaving the European Union by their country. The British government has not yet formally announced the other countries of its intention to withdraw from the EU, which would open the way for the commencement of negotiations on the conditions of “divorce”.
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