On 17 March 2026, the meeting of the General Affairs Council took place in Brussels, where ministers discussed the draft conclusions of the 19–20 March European Council meeting, the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework and the 2026 European Semester process. During the exchange of views on preparations for the European Council, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Artjoms Uršuļskis, emphasised: “A support loan for Ukraine must be secured immediately, and the 20th…
On 17 March 2026, the meeting of the General Affairs Council took place in Brussels, where ministers discussed the draft conclusions of the 19–20 March European Council meeting, the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework and the 2026 European Semester process. During the exchange of views on preparations for the European Council, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Artjoms Uršuļskis, emphasised: “A support loan for Ukraine must be secured immediately, and the 20th round of sanctions against Russia should be adopted with equal urgency. Latvia condemns Iran's unprovoked attacks on its neighbouring countries, but as we address these new challenges, we must not forget to support Ukraine.” He pointed out that…
