Green light from Macron to Ukraine

Macron held a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mark Rutte as part of his visit to the Netherlands.

At the meeting, the leaders made statements on migration and support for green industry in Europe, especially the Ukraine-Russia War.

Expressing that they discussed the Ukraine issue in their meeting with Rutte, Macron stated that they are determined to support Ukraine in all fields and for as long as it takes.

Asked about sending fighter jets to Ukraine, Macron said: “Nothing is out of the question,” noting that fighter jets can be supplied to Ukraine if they don’t escalate tensions, use them on Russian soil and weaken the power of Russia. the french army.

While Macron stated that Ukraine should make an official request for fighter jets, Rutte noted that such a request has not yet come from Ukraine.

WANTS MIGRATION TO BE “MANAGEABLE”

Rutte stated that the two countries largely agreed on the EU’s immigration policies and that the influx of immigrants into the EU should become “manageable”.

Macron said that he and Rutte touched on the issue of migration and that the union’s rules must be strengthened to better protect the EU’s external borders.

Stating that the current immigration system is ineffective in France, Macron said: “Currently, immigrant smugglers abuse the system. We have to make the system more efficient.” saying.

The leaders noted that they will meet with the leaders of the EU countries in Brussels on February 9 and 10 to discuss the issue of migration.

GREEN INDUSTRY FUND

Macron stated that the EU should also support EU companies that invest in the green industry against the US law to reduce inflation, which includes subsidies to the green industry.

Rutte said they are not considering providing additional financial resources to companies at this stage in order to support the green industry, “We should see how existing funds are used.” he said.

Stating that they are at the beginning of the road in subsidizing the green industry, Rutte said: “We must strengthen our green technology.” saying.

Macron said that his wife, Brigitte Macron, will travel to the Netherlands on April 11 and 12, adding that this is an indication of the deep friendship between the two countries. (AA)