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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Brussels today at a meeting of the European Council to discuss Ukraine, the Windsor Framework, economic issues, energy, and migration.

Leaders will also meet with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, the Taoiseach said:

“I spoke with President Zelenskyy earlier this week and he updated me on the very difficult situation that the people of Ukraine continue to face with bravery. I am joining other EU Leaders in Brussels to reaffirm our solidarity and continued political, economic, military, financial and humanitarian support to Ukraine. As we have said before, we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.

“We will discuss recent developments regarding the Windsor Framework, and there will be an important discussion on economic issues, including how to ensure Europe’s future prosperity. I will be encouraging further work to improve the competitiveness of the European economy, making the most out of our Single Market, to drive future growth. We need to accelerate the green transition, boost skills, strengthen the Single Market, and maintain an open and ambitious trade policy.”

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