Developments in Ukraine will be at the centre of the discussions of the European Council in Brussels, which will be attended by President Nicos Anastasiades. The European Council Summit will take place on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 March.
The afternoon part of the Summit, on Thursday 24 March, will be attended in person by US President Joe Biden, who will discuss with the leaders of the Member States and the Presidents of the EU institutions the support for Ukraine and its people, taking stock of the situation in relation to the Ukrainian crisis.
EU leaders at the European Council meeting are also expected to discuss energy issues, in particular the increase in energy prices and issues related to the EU's energy supply. Issues related to the areas of Defence and Security, Economy and the evolution of the pandemic are, among others, on the agenda of the upcoming meeting.
On Tuesday 22 March, President Anastasiades will participate in a teleconference of a small group of EU leaders ahead of the European Council, following an invitation from President Charles Michel. On Monday 21 March, the President of the Republic, together with the relevant ministers and the Commissioner for the Development of Mountain Communities, will present the revised housing plans and allowances for residents of mountainous, marginal and disadvantaged rural areas and will analyse the progress of the implementation of the National Strategy for the Development of Mountain Communities.
On Monday 21 March, the President of the Republic will present the revised housing plans and allowances for residents of mountainous, marginal and disadvantaged rural areas together with the relevant ministers and the Commissioner for the Development of Mountain Communities and will analyse the implementation of the National Strategy for the Development of Mountain Communities. The presentation follows the meeting held on 14 March at which the progress of the programmes and projects implemented in mountain areas under the policies and actions included in the National Strategy for the Development of Mountain Communities was assessed.
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