The House of Representatives will debate on Wednesday, March 5, about the state of the war in Europe and the extraordinary European summit that will take place a day later. The plenary debate can be followed live from 18:30 via the website and the Debat Direct app.
Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Minister Casper Veldkamp (Foreign Affairs), and Minister Ruben Brekelmans (Defense) will come to the House for the debate.
Extraordinary European Council
On Thursday, March 6, all heads of state of the European Union (EU) will meet for an extraordinary European Council. During this summit, they will discuss further support for Ukraine and European defense. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also invited by the President of the European Council, 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 in advance with the House. A debate on the state of the war in Europe was already scheduled for Thursday, March 6. The House has decided to combine this debate with the debate on the extraordinary European Council meeting.
What is the European Council?
The European Council consists of the heads of state or government of all EU member states. The European Council sets the general political direction and priorities of the EU.
Roundtable Discussion
Prior to the plenary debate, members of the Defense Committee will be informed during a roundtable discussion on military support to Ukraine.
Follow live and read more
- The roundtable discussion can be followed from 16:00 via the livestream and the Debat Direct app. See the related documents.
- The plenary debate can be followed from 18:30 via the livestream and the Debat Direct app. See the related documents. The debate will be live subtitled.