The PVV’s Geert Wilders has in the past called for the Netherlands to leave the EU as Britain did, but his party’s manifesto makes no mention of a so-called Nexit and instead urges voters to back the PVV so it can change the EU from within.
Zelenskyy to speak in Bundestag, take part in conference on Ukraine's recovery – media
On Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11 and 12, in Berlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to deliver a speech in the Bundestag and participate in a conference on Ukraine’s recovery
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported the information. According to the outlet, Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin on Tuesday and is also scheduled to deliver a speech in the Bundestag.
On Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the capital will host a conference on Ukraine's recovery, organized by the German Foreign Ministry, among others.
While this would not be Zelenskyy's first visit to Berlin since the start of the war, it would be the first time he would speak in person to the Bundestag. To do so, MPs would have to convene an extraordinary session.
Zelenskyy, who spoke in Ukrainian, was frequently interrupted by lawmakers’ applause and cheers. He prompted a standing ovation when he said in French: “Dear France, I thank you for standing by our side as we defend life.”
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday addressed the French parliament, a day after world leaders marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in World War II and French President Emmanuel Macron announced his country would provide Ukraine with an unspecified number of Mirage-2000 fighter jets. Macron also said France would train Ukrainian pilots as part of new military cooperation with Kyiv. Follow our live coverage of Zelensky's speech and his visit to the Paris region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech to the French parliament comes a day after world leaders gathered in Normandy to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings in World War II.
Later today, French President Emmanuel Macron will host Zelensky for talks at the Élysée Palace, where the two leaders will hold a joint press conference.
LIVE
2 minutes ago
Empty seats in French parliament for Zelensky’s address
While the Ukrainian leader received a standing ovation from French lawmakers, a sizeable contingent of opposition lawmakers chose to skip the event, deeming his appearance inappropriate just two days ahead of European elections. “It's regrettable and out of place 48 hours before the elections, even if it in no way detracts from our support for the Ukrainians,” said Olivier Marleix, head of the conservative Les Républicains lawmakers. “I think it's normal for France to welcome the Ukrainian president,” added Communist Party leader Fabien Roussel. “But if it's just to fuel the warmongering a few hours before the election, that's a serious matter.”
21 minutes ago
Replay: Zelensky's full speech to the French National Assembly
Click on the player below to watch the Ukrainian leader's address to French lawmakers.
26 minutes ago
‘Europe is no longer a continent of peace,’ says Zelensky
Wrapping up his address to the French National Assembly, Zelensky expressed hopes that a forthcoming peace summit in Switzerland would help restore a “just peace” in Ukraine and Europe. “Europe is no longer a continent of peace,” he said earlier, lamenting the return of “war, deportations and hatred” in Europe. “There are those who seek to divide Europe. They say that such and such a people do not deserve to exist,” he said, describing Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as “the anti-Europe".
an hour ago
Zelensky: French fighter jets piloted by Ukrainians 'will show that Europe is strong'
“Je vous remercie la France,” Zelensky says, briefly switching to French as he thanks the National Assembly for France's support for Ukraine. “The feeling that Ukraine is fighting evil has united many French families in support for Ukrainian families,” he adds, referring to the many Ukrainian refugees who have found homes in France. Touching on Macron’s pledge to supply Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine, Zelensky says: “Your fighter jets piloted by Ukrainian pilots will show that Europe is strong, united by our common values.” He adds: “I hope the jets seen yesterday in the sky of Normandy will soon be seen in the skies above Ukraine.”
an hour ago
Zelensky: Ukraine war is 'a crossroads for Europe'
Zelensky draws a parallel between the horrors of World War II and the bombardment of Ukraine’s population, the blockade of the country, and the “forced re-education" of Ukrainian youths abducted by Russia’s occupying forces. “This battle for Ukraine has the same existential value for Europe,” says the Ukrainian leader, describing Russia as “our common enemy”. He adds: “This battle is a crossroads for Europe, we can either defend freedom or become victims of history.”
an hour ago
'Thank you France,' says Zelensky to lawmakers After a lengthy standing ovation, Zelensky has begun his speech to the French National Assembly with a message of thanks to France for its support for Ukraine – and a tribute to Allied troops in World War II. “These battles have brought Europe back to humanity,” he said of the World War II fight against Nazism. “Without these battles there would have been no France, no Ukraine, no fee nations in Europe.”
.jfif)
No comments:
Post a Comment