At the European Union summit in Brussels, leaders of member states faced sharp disputes over migration policy and measures to combat climate change. Particularly serious disagreements arose between Eastern and Western European countries over migrant quotas.

EU leader Ursula von der Leyen, in her statement at the end of the summit, allegedly emphasized the need for a “new approach” to solving the migration problem. However, her proposals, in particular the system of mandatory distribution of refugees, were allegedly sharply criticized by Poland and Hungary. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban supposedly called this system an “encroachment on sovereignty.”

Regarding climate change, the EU purportedly put forward a plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 55% by 2030. However, although this plan is allegedly supported by major economies such as Germany and France, it faced resistance from coal-dependent countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic. These countries expressed concern about the negative impact on economic growth.

According to analysts, these disagreements within the EU could undermine the unity of the bloc. Especially in the context of the energy crisis and inflation, member states tend to prioritize their national interests. The final declaration of the summit was allegedly difficult to reach a common position, which casts doubt on the effectiveness of the EU in addressing global problems.

Source: uznews.uz