We will have to self-organize. There is no other way. Milan Knežević, president of the Democratic People's Party (DNP) and representative in the Montenegrin parliament, has called for an uprising if the Montenegrin government accepts Croatian demands for resolving open issues between the two countries. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
"I don't really see the Prime Minister, the President, or the Minister of Foreign Affairs following such brilliant ideas," Plenković said today in Drvar, adding that he does not consider such statements constructive, HRT reports. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković responded to the call of the pro-Serbian Montenegrin politician Milan Knežević for an uprising due to Croatian demands in the negotiations for Montenegro's accession to the European Union, emphasizing that he does not consider such statements constructive and does not believe that the Montenegrin state top would support such proposals. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
The author stated that during the past two days at the European Council they discussed the future European budget, enlargement, the competitiveness of the European economy, support for Ukraine, and migration. In the negotiations about the new seven-year MFF, they particularly advocated for the preservation of cohesion policy, according to his words. https://t.co/eMuT9DOFJ1 #EuropskaUnija #proračun #ukrajina #HR #UA (translated)
Costa stated that the Union's support for Ukraine remains strong. #energija #energetskakriza #EuropskaUnija (translated)
"We need to change the way we consume energy," said Von der Leyen, calling for a replacement of imported fossil fuels with electricity produced in Europe. #energija #energetskakriza #EuropskaUnija (translated)
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called for changes in energy consumption in Europe, emphasizing that dependence on imported fossil fuels has led to additional costs of 106 billion euros without extra energy, and stressed the need to switch to domestic, clean, and affordable sources. #energija #energetskakriza #EuropskaUnija (translated)
"When the war is over, our main goal will be to bring back our refugees," said Klitschko. (translated)
"I view them as a human bridge between Ukraine and the European Union. Some of them wish to return to Ukraine, while others will not return," said Ylva Johansson, the European Commission's special envoy for Ukrainians in the EU. (translated)
The European Committee of the Regions has urged the EU to ensure long-term solutions for 4.4 million Ukrainian refugees before their temporary protection expires in March 2028. (translated)
There are still a few smaller, local issues raised by colleague Plenković, but all of them are solvable. Merz announced that yesterday at the summit there was a very constructive discussion about Montenegro and that there was a debate on how quickly that country can join the EU. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Croatia's remarks regarding Montenegro's accession to the European Union are resolvable, emphasizing that there are still some minor local issues mentioned by Prime Minister Plenković. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
Given the long-term challenges in public spending in most European countries, related to an aging population, increasing defense needs, and a continuous energy transition, public debt could rise significantly and, if necessary measures are not taken, it could be twice as high as it is now in the average European economy," said Mateusz Szczurek, head of the IMF's European department, to Reuters. #MMF #EuropskaUnija #GospodarskaReforma (translated)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns European countries that they must urgently take measures for the sustainability of public debt, emphasizing that adjustments will be more difficult the longer they are postponed. #MMF #EuropskaUnija #GospodarskaReforma (translated)

Zelenski, who is in Brussels for the EU leaders' summit, expressed gratitude for being able to count on European leaders who have stood by Ukraine since the very beginning of the war. #Ukrajina #Rusija #EuropskaUnija (translated)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on Thursday, ahead of talks with other EU leaders, that Europe will have to increase its financial support for Ukraine. #Ukrajina #Rusija #EuropskaUnija (translated)
"You can count on us," promised the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, at a moment when Zelensky is facing repeated criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. #Ukrajina #Rusija #EuropskaUnija (translated)
"One thing is completely clear: we will not lift any sanctions until Russia stops this war," said von der Leyen to reporters ahead of the EU leaders' summit, which will also be attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. #Ukrajina #Rusija #EuropskaUnija (translated)
Brussels confirmed that the European Union will continue to support Ukraine and will not lift sanctions against Russia, despite criticism from American President Donald Trump. #Ukrajina #Rusija #EuropskaUnija (translated)
France and Germany have reached an agreement on the future of the automotive industry that includes relaxing CO2 targets and involving the United Kingdom in the definition of produced in Europe. #automobilskaindustrija #emisijeCO2 #EuropskaUnija (translated)
