Ecology Action Centre calls for immediate implementation of Coastal Protection Act | SaltWireBRUSSELS - European Union leaders meet on Thursday to grapple with the conflict between Israel and Hamas while also aiming to show continuing support for Ukraine in its war against Russia's invasion.
In the lead-up to the summit, EU countries were wrangling over whether to call for a"humanitarian pause", with some arguing such a measure was vital to get aid into Gaza while others said it could limit Israel's ability to defend itself. While the EU's influence on the conflict is modest, officials fear that an escalation could have grave consequences for Europe, including a rise in tensions between communities, possible Islamist militant attacks and a large flow of refugees.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will address the summit by video link and support for Kyiv will have first place in the summit declaration. The summit will not be able to sign off on multi-year plans for 50 billion euros in financial aid and up 20 billion euros for military aid for Ukraine, as they are part of a broader budget battle that officials hope to conclude by year's end.
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