The invitation of the new British prime minister contrasts with the previous decision not to invite Johnson to the bloc's summit.
The EU will invite the new British prime minister to the summit to discuss a new organization that will unite the democracies of the European continent . This was stated by the head of the European Council, Charles Michel, The Guardian reports. continent.
Michel has no doubts that Britain will be invited to the capital of the Czech Republic, despite the “difficulties” surrounding the protocol regarding Northern Ireland. In his opinion, Great Britain should be at the summit.
“Even if we have discussions and difficulties on this subject [Northern Ireland Protocol]; in the larger perspective, there is no doubt that we are friends and we need to continue to act together,” added Michel.
Michel is a close political ally of French President Emmanuel Macron, who in May outlined the idea of a European political community that would include all the continent's democracies, including Ukraine and other candidates for EU membership in the Western Balkans.
“The United Kingdom is a friend, a like-minded partner,” Michel added.
Inviting the new British prime minister to a meeting of European leaders contrasts with the previous decision not to invite Boris Johnson to the EU summit.
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Let us remind you that on September 2 the voting in the second round of the Prime Minister elections ended, Liz Truss and ex-Minister of Finance Rishi Sunak are fighting for the position. Results of the Conservative Party leadership contest will be announced at 12:30 (11:30 GMT) on Monday, September 5.
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