EU's António Costa on Two-State Solution, Ukraine War, and Global Challenges

EU's Stance on International Order

• 🇪🇺 The European Union is a project of peace, reconciliation, and social justice, committed to defending multilateralism and the United Nations Charter.
• ⚠️ The EU contrasts this with a chaotic world based on unilateralism, violence, and disruption, citing conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine.

Addressing the Conflict in Gaza

• 💔 The EU condemns terrorism and acknowledges Hamas's attacks, standing with Israel's right to security and demanding the immediate release of hostages.
• 🕊️ A negotiated two-state solution is presented as the only path to peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
• humanitarian aid to Palestinians and supports the Palestinian Authority in its reform agenda.

Support for Ukraine

• 🇺🇦 The EU condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a violation of the UN Charter, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
• 🛡️ The EU stands firm in supporting Ukraine's fight for a just and lasting peace, including reconstruction and future security guarantees.
• 🇪🇺 The EU is committed to Ukraine's path to full membership in the European Union and will continue to pressure Russia to end the war.

Global Challenges and EU Initiatives

• ⚖️ Human rights, social protection, and gender equality are fundamental for global peace and stability, defended by the EU against disinformation and abuse of digital technologies.
• 🤖 The EU advocates for a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence and is developing the first global regulatory framework for responsible AI.
• 🌍 Climate change is a scientifically proven fact, and the EU is committed to decarbonization, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050 and mobilizing investments through its global gateway program.
• 🤝 The EU is a major donor of global development assistance and advocates for reforming the international financial architecture to be fairer and more inclusive.

Building Global Partnerships

• 🌐 The EU is building stronger trade and industrial partnerships globally, focusing on fairness, sustainability, and climate alignment.
• 🌍 In a multipolar world, the EU is building a network of partnerships with various regions, emphasizing an effective multilateral system and a rules-based international order.
• ✅ The EU is a reliable and predictable partner, committed to supporting the UN's reforms to make it more inclusive, representative, and effective.