There International Criminal Court (CPI) he must be able to exercise his mandate without constraints in the fight against theglobal impunity. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der leyenwhich in one post on X underlined the role of the CPI in guaranteeing international justice and respect for international law. The declarations arrive during the official visit to Danzicaon the occasion of the Polish presidency of theEuropean Union (EU).
In the joint press conference with the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tuskvon der Leyen has outlined the priorities of the new phase of the European defense policyunderlining the need to greater coordination And targeted investments in the military sector. “We have to spend more, better and together. They need advanced technologiespublic and private funding, and a simplification of the rules to accelerate theInnovation in the defense sector“, said the President of the Commission.
Among the most anticipated initiatives, the presentation of the White defenseexpected “by mid -March”. This strategic document will represent a fundamental step for theStrategic autonomy of Europein an increasingly unstable geopolitical context.
Competitiveness and green transition: the EU plan for a sustainable industry
Another pillar of the EU strategy concerns the industrial competitiveness and the decarbonisationthrough the Clean Industrial Dealcoming to the end of the month. According to Von der Leyen, the plan aims to support the Energy intensity industries and the Innovative startupsguaranteeing resources to develop cutting -edge technologies. “It is Reduce energy costs and to increase the internal production of clean energy, with a focus on renewables And nuclear“, said the President of the Commission.
The energy transition remains a priority, but it must be implemented with “Flexibility and pragmatism“he added, referring to the goal of climatic neutrality by 2050. Von der Leyen also reiterated the need to reduce EU dependence on Russian fossil fuelsensuring energy safety and sustainable jobs.
Tusk: “Europe must protect the climate without weighing on families”
The Polish Premier Donald Tusk supported the importance of Green Deal Europeanbut he underlined how environmental measures should not be translated into an aggravation for families and businesses. “Our climate actions cannot impose disproportionate chargesundermining the industrial competitiveness or increase the cost of living For European citizens, “he said.
Tusk also asked for a more attentive approach in the definition of European energy policies. “Europe cannot make decisions that pushing further high energy prices. If we cannot contain them, our ambition to compete with China And United States Only an illusion will remain, “he said.