The Conference of Presidents, political group leaders as well as President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, were in Copenhagen on Tuesday to discuss priorities ahead of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Together with representatives of the Danish government, the Conference of Presidents discussed the importance of a safe and competitive Europe.

The EP leaders also had a fruitful exchange with the speaker and prominent members of the Folketing on the support for Ukraine and competitiveness.

At a joint press conference, EP President Roberta Metsola and the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen both highlighted the need for a secure and strong Europe in these uncertain times:

”The time for geopolitical outsourcing is over. We must take responsibility for our own security, and that starts with Ukraine, as Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security,” Roberta Metsola said.

The Prime Minister delivered a similar message, highlighting points from…