Ministers Radosław Sikorski, Stéphane Séjourné, and Annalena Baerbock met in the German city of Weimar to discuss the importance of further developing EU security and increasing support for Ukraine.
The meeting focused on ongoing international matters such as preparations for July’s NATO summit in Washington, D.C., transatlantic relations, and the situations in the Middle East and Africa.
European affairs, including the upcoming European Parliament elections and the EU enlargement process, were also key topics.
Radosław SikorskiA working meeting of Weimar Triangle foreign ministers @sikorskiradek 🇵🇱, @ABaerbock 🇩🇪, and @steph_sejourne 🇫🇷, is now underway in Weimar, Germany.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) May 22, 2024
On the agenda:
✅ the situation in the Middle East and Africa
✅ support for 🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩
✅ EU affairs
✅ NATO summit in the 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3RBngjUQbw
Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, highlighted the importance of unity in addressing challenges such as the war in Ukraine and potential disinformation threats during the European Parliament elections.
He pointed to cooperation with Germany, which recently thwarted a sabotage attempt in Poland.
Sikorski said: “A few days ago, thanks to the cooperation of our intelligence services, we prevented a diversionary attack by a Ukrainian citizen living in Germany, who was sent by the Russians to Poland.”
“These are not challenges we can handle alone,” he added.
The Polish minister also spoke about the importance of paying attention to disinformation coming from Russia.💬 A few days ago, thanks to the cooperation of our intelligence services, we prevented a diversionary attack by a Ukrainian citizen living in Germany, who was sent by the Russians to Poland.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) May 22, 2024
Note how cunningly it was devised.
| FM @sikorskiradek at a press conference pic.twitter.com/xcnbE7SlPl
He said: “I urge serious media to verify information so that nobody is fooled by Russian disinformation during the elections to the European Parliament. The stakes are high.”
Sikorski also addressed the current situation in the Middle East, reaffirming Poland’s support for a two-state solution to resolve the conflict between Israel and Palestine.💬 I urge serious media to verify information so that nobody is fooled by Russian disinformation during the elections to the European Parliament. The stakes are high.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) May 22, 2024
| FM @sikorskiradek in Weimar pic.twitter.com/oUjd3zFt70
Stéphane Séjourné
France’s foreign minister, Stéphane Séjourné, encouraged youth participation in the upcoming elections, noting their significance for Europe’s future.
He also cautioned against Russia’s efforts to destabilize Europe through disinformation, particularly during the elections, saying: “These actions are directed against all European countries, making the stakes high.”
Annalena Baerbock
German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock advocated for the EU to become a security union, pushing for investments in new technologies and air defense systems for Ukraine.
Baerbock added that ministers agreed on allocating at least 2% of GDP to defense and using these funds strategically.
All in all, the Weimar Triangle ministers called for robust participation in the upcoming European Parliament elections, underlining the importance of a united and secure Europe. They also adopted a document with suggested actions to strengthen the EU’s geopolitical role.
