Donald Tusk calls a 27 leaders meeting ahead of formal Summit and tables article 50 discussion according to an invitation letter send to the members of the European Council.
“I have no doubt that due to the negative outcome of the UK referendum we will mostly need to devote our European Council to a discussion on its political consequences. It is my intention to ensure that we have sufficient space to debate both with Prime Minister Cameron, and then separately with the 27 Heads of State or Government”, writes the EU President.
“At the same time, we will need to address the other planned issues on our agenda – tackling the migratory crisis, pushing ahead with the Single Market agenda to boost growth and jobs, and enhancing our security by working more closely with NATO. In fact, meeting these challenges is more important than ever”.
Tusk intends to organise the Summit proceedings next week in the following manner:
On Tuesday, after a traditional exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament, the 28 will listen to brief presentations by the NATO Secretary General on EU/NATO cooperation, and by the EIB President on his initiative for the Southern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans.
They will adopt the conclusions, and then move to dinner, where Prime Minister Cameron will explain the situation in the UK after the referendum, followed by a first exchange of views.
On Wednesday the 27 Heads of State or Government will meet informally to discuss the political and practical implications of `Brexit`.
“First of all, we will discuss the so called `divorce process` as described in Art. 50 of the Treaty. And secondly, we will start a discussion on the future of the European Union with 27 Member States”, according to the President.
