House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
EU Foreign Affairs Council
22 October 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by David Lammy Lab Tottenham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- David Lammy reported on the EU's Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg.
- The UK and EU agreed to establish a six-monthly strategic dialogue starting early 2025.
- Lammy called for financial and military support for Ukraine and economic pressure on Russia.
Issue summary
David Lammy reported on his attendance at the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg where he discussed common challenges facing Europe, including Russia's war in Ukraine and issues in the Middle East.
Action requested
The UK and EU agreed to establish a six-monthly strategic dialogue starting early 2025 and launched four new regular working groups on specific geopolitical topics. Lammy reiterated the UK’s commitment to Ukraine and called for bold action, including financial and military support and economic pressure on Russia. He also addressed the Middle East crisis, calling for immediate ceasefires and humanitarian aid access.
Key facts
- David Lammy attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 14 October.
- This was the first regular UK-EU FAC meeting since Brexit after a two-year absence.
- A six-monthly strategic dialogue between the UK and EU will begin in early 2025.
- Four new working groups were established to address Russia/Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, the Western Balkans, and Hybrid threats.