In a spontaneous debate initiated by the EESC President Christa Schweng during the February plenary session, the members of the European Economic and Social Committee condemned the unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. EESC members expressed their solidarity with the Ukrainian people and called for firm actions at both EU and national level in a spirit of unity in this dramatic time.
Christa Schweng, EESC President and Dimitris Dimitriadis, President of the EESC Section for External Relations
Organisation
European Economic And Social Committee
Joint Statement by EESC President Christa Schweng and EESC REX President Dimitris Dimitriadis
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) condemns in the strongest possible terms the recognition by the Russian Federation of the separatist territories of Donetsk and Luhansk. Such a declaration constitutes an intolerable violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the Minsk agreements.
We call on the European Union, its Member States and international allies to show unity and be unequivocal in responding promptly and firmly to this move.
