European Union leaders meeting without Britain at a summit in Bratislava have agreed to work out a "vision" for the bloc's success by next March after the shock Brexit vote.
The 27 leaders meeting in the Slovak capital issued a roadmap for improving the way it deals with migration, security and the economy, to be approved in Rome in March for the 60th anniversary of the EU's founding treaties.
"We committed in Bratislava to offer to our citizens in the upcoming months a vision of an attractive EU they can trust and support,” read the so-called Bratislava Declaration issued by the 27 leaders.
"We are confident that we have the will and the capacity to achieve it.
"The EU is not perfect but it is the best instrument we have for addressing the new challenges we are facing. We need the EU not only to guarantee peace and democracy but also the security of our people."
The leaders said they were determined to move forward despite Britain, one of its largest members, voting in a referendum on 23 June to exit the EU.
"Although one country has decided to leave, the EU remains indispensable for the rest of us," the declaration said, adding that the EU had secured "peace" after "wars and deep divisions on our continent."
"We are determined to make a success of the EU with 27 Member States, building on this joint history."...
[rte.ie]
16/9/16
The 27 leaders meeting in the Slovak capital issued a roadmap for improving the way it deals with migration, security and the economy, to be approved in Rome in March for the 60th anniversary of the EU's founding treaties.
"We committed in Bratislava to offer to our citizens in the upcoming months a vision of an attractive EU they can trust and support,” read the so-called Bratislava Declaration issued by the 27 leaders.
"We are confident that we have the will and the capacity to achieve it.
"The EU is not perfect but it is the best instrument we have for addressing the new challenges we are facing. We need the EU not only to guarantee peace and democracy but also the security of our people."
The leaders said they were determined to move forward despite Britain, one of its largest members, voting in a referendum on 23 June to exit the EU.
"Although one country has decided to leave, the EU remains indispensable for the rest of us," the declaration said, adding that the EU had secured "peace" after "wars and deep divisions on our continent."
"We are determined to make a success of the EU with 27 Member States, building on this joint history."...
[rte.ie]
16/9/16
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