The Dutch House of Representatives will debate on Wednesday, March 5th, the state of the war in Europe and the extraordinary European summit taking place the next day. The plenary debate can be followed live from 6:30 PM via the website and the Debat Direct app.
Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Minister Casper Veldkamp (Foreign Affairs), and Minister Ruben Brekelmans (Defense) will attend the debate.
Extraordinary European Council
On Thursday, March 6th, all leaders of the European Union (EU) will gather for an extraordinary European Council. During this urgent summit, they will discuss further support for Ukraine and European defense. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also been invited by European Council President António Costa. Prime Minister Dick Schoof will attend the meeting on behalf of the Netherlands.
Preparation for the European Summit
The position that the Prime Minister will take during this European summit in Brussels will be discussed with the House in advance. A debate on the state of the war in Europe was already scheduled for Thursday, March 6th. The House has decided to merge this debate with the one on the extraordinary European Council meeting.
What is the European Council?
The European Council consists of heads of government or elected heads of state from all EU member states. The European Council defines the general political directions and priorities of the EU.
Roundtable Discussion
Before the plenary debate, members of the Defense Committee will be briefed during a roundtable discussion on military support to Ukraine.
Follow Live and Read More
- The roundtable discussion can be followed from 4:00 PM via the livestream and the Debat Direct app. View the related documents.
- The plenary debate can be followed from 6:30 PM via the livestream and the Debat Direct app. View the related documents.