Tusk says solidarity with Ukraine important for European unity

Current President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, stated this in his report to the European Parliament on the last European Council meetings, the text of which was posted on the Council’s website.   

“Speaking about different sensitivities in Europe, I would also like to mention the unity and geographical balance on the continent. As you know, I have personally struggled to maintain European unity in the past years, whether on solidarity with Ukraine, assistance to Greece, the migration crisis or the Brexit talks. Sometimes we were more – and sometimes – less successful, but eventually we always managed to stay together,” he said.

He also noted that this became possible because “the leaders truly understand the power of unity”.

“It is clear that only when we are united, can we counterbalance the most powerful global players,” Tusk added.

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