LIVE, War in Ukraine: The European Loan to Kiev Is "An Investment in Our Own Security," Assures Emmanuel Macron
The zero-interest European loan for Kiev was unanimously approved by the 27 member states.
SUMMARY
The 27 member states of the European Union unanimously voted to grant a zero-interest European loan to Kiev, despite difficult discussions, according to Emmanuel Macron.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The zero-interest European loan was unanimously approved by the 27 member states.
- Emmanuel Macron describes this loan as an investment in collective security.
- Discussions were difficult before the final agreement.
CORE SUBJECT
European loan to Kiev
Hello and thank you for your live coverage. Was the zero-interest European loan unanimously approved by all 27 member states? If not, which countries abstained or voted against? Thank you.
The discussions were difficult. But the Twenty-Seven ultimately decided, unanimously, to grant this loan to Kiev, considered an investment in the collective security of the European Union, assured Emmanuel Macron during his speech.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 3
Emmanuel Macron
👤 Person_MalePresident of the French Republic
European Union
🏛️ OrganizationPolitical and economic organization comprising 27 member states
Kiev
📍 Location_CityCapital of Ukraine
NOTABLE QUOTES 1
"The European loan to Kiev is an investment in our own security."
Context: Statement during the announcement of the European loan vote to Kiev