Informal meeting of heads of state or government, 23/09/2015 - Programme
President Tusk has decided to convene an extraordinary, informal meeting of the heads of state or government on Wednesday 23 September 2015 at 18:00, to discuss an overall approach to the refugee crisis and the necessity to establish a credible European migration policy.
In his invitation letter, he is also appealing to EU leaders to urgently provide financial donations to the World Food Programme for food support to the 11 million people in Syria and in the region.
EU leaders will also address:
help to frontline member states
cooperation with Western Balkan countries, Turkey and countries bordering Syria
financial assistance to the High Commissioner for Refugees and the World Food Programme
return and readmission
diplomatic efforts to solve the crisis in Syria
President Tusk will share with the other EU leaders his findings on the situation in the countries of the Mediterranean region and the Middle East.
Programme
15:20
Doorstep by President Tusk
17:00
Arrival of the heads of state or government of the European Council
18:00
Exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament
18:45
Working dinner
Press conferences
Press conferences and national briefings will be announced in the press centre.
Topic(s):
Foreign affairs & international relations
Last reviewed on 23/09/2015
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