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European leaders from around 40 countries are set to affirm on Thursday that European security decisions should be made by Europeans themselves, according to a draft declaration seen by Reuters. The declaration, initiated by France, emphasizes principles like respect for state sovereignty, border inviolability, and the right to form alliances, and highlights the importance of including Ukraine in peace negotiations regarding its security. French President Emmanuel Macron underscored the declaration's significance in the context of the European Political Community summit in Dublin, emphasizing the need for a unified European response to security issues.
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At a summit in Dublin on November 12, 2026, about 40 countries are expected to sign a declaration stating that European security matters should be decided by Europeans. This declaration, initiated by France's foreign minister, emphasizes that Ukraine's security is integral to Euro-Atlantic security and that any peace negotiations involving Ukraine should include Ukrainian participation. The summit underscores Europe's desire to have a voice in discussions concerning its own security, particularly in light of ongoing debates about how Europe should engage with US-led talks with Russia and Ukraine. The draft declaration also highlights the importance of concluding the war in Ukraine for future European strategic stability.

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"At a time when many would like to see Europe excluded from discussions concerning its own security and stability, this declaration is extremely important because it builds on everything we have done over the past decade," said Macron, as he arrived at the European Political Community summit in Dublin.
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European security should be decided with Europeans, around 40 countries expected to say PARIS, Nov 12 - A group of about 40 countries is expected to say on Thursday that any matter affecting European security should be decided with the Europeans, according to a draft declaration on key principles of European security seen by Reuters.
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European security should be decided with Europeans, around 40 countries expected to say PARIS, Nov 12 - A group of about 40 countries is expected to say on Thursday that any matter affecting European security should be decided with the Europeans, according to a draft declaration on key principles of European security seen by Reuters. uncertain
matter → decide → Reuters
The declaration comes as European leaders gathered for a summit in Dublin, which underscored that Europe must have a voice in any talks on its future amid an ongoing debate about how Europe should approach US-led talks with Russia and Ukraine. asserted
Europe → come → Russia
"The signatory states recall that the path to peace in Ukraine should be decided with Ukraine and that any matter affecting European security should be decided with the Europeans," the countries wrote in a draft declaration initiated by France's foreign minister. asserted
countries → recall → minister
"They emphasize that Ukraine's security is an integral part of Euro-atlantic security and that future developments in European strategic stability will be conditional upon the conclusion of the war in Ukraine," they added. asserted
they → emphasize → Ukraine
The signatories laid out their support for principles including respect for the sovereign equality of states, the inviolability of borders and the right to choose whether to participate in alliances, as well as a commitment to human rights. asserted
signatories → lay → rights
"International law and the Charter of the United Nations are the cornerstone of this Declaration," the draft said. asserted
draft → say → Declaration
French President Emmanuel Macron said there was a need for coordination within a broader Europe. asserted
Macron → say → Europe
"At a time when many would like to see Europe excluded from discussions concerning its own security and stability, this declaration is extremely important because it builds on everything we have done over the past decade," said Macron, as he arrived at the European Political Community summit in Dublin. asserted
he → like → Dublin
"But it also recognises the need for a wake-up call, for this broader Europe to act together," he added. asserted
he → recognise → call
The draft declaration listed common objectives including upholding security and stability in Europe and protecting human rights and democratic systems. asserted
declaration → list → rights
"The signatory states support discussions on further risk management and reduction mechanisms that contribute to stability in Europe, once the conditions are met and peace is restored in Europe," it said. asserted
it → support → Europe
The total number of signatory states was still to be finalised. asserted
number → finalise → states
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