17/06/2025 (Agence Europe) – The EU27 are expected to deplore “the unacceptable number of civilian casualties” and “the levels of starvation” in the Gaza Strip, and to call on Israel to “lift its blockade” to allow immediate and unimpeded distribution of humanitarian aid throughout the enclave, with the support of the United Nations, in draft European Council conclusions dated Monday 16 June, a copy of which has been sent to Agence Europe. They will reiterate their unwavering support for Ukraine and call for an “unconditional” ceasefire in Russia’s war of aggression against the candidate country. They are expected to support the military spending commitments made by certain Member States at the NATO summit a few days earlier. The draft conclusions also address the issues of competitiveness and migration. See the draft conclusions of the European Council: https://aeur.eu/f/hd0 (MB)