
Chairs of Foreign affairs Committees adopted a statement on lasting peace in Europe
Press release, 20 November 2025 (News ● Photos ● Broadcasts and videos)
On November 24, the chairpersons of the foreign affairs committees of the parliaments of sixteen European countries and the European Parliament signed a joint statement entitled “On a Long-Term Peace in Europe Based on the Principles of Justice.”
Text of the statement:
"JOINT STATEMENT
OF THE CHAIRS OF THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEES IN SUPPORT OF A JUST AND LASTING PEACE IN EUROPE
24 November 2025
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine — and the peace that follows — will shape European security for generations and affect the existential interests of all Europeans.
Our goal has always been, and remains, a just and lasting peace that is grounded in international law and fully respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty. Such a peace cannot be achieved by yielding to or rewarding the aggressor; it requires sustained pressure on Russia and unwavering support for Ukraine for any solution to succeed.
Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, and nothing about Europe without Europe. A just and lasting peace is impossible without these fundamentals. We call for urgent meetings of European leaders and the European Council to take a united, principled stand.
Genuine negotiations cannot begin with Ukraine being asked to pre-emptively accept Russian demands. The era of empires is over, and Europe will never accept as legitimate any notion of Russian “security interests” that extend beyond its borders or presume the right to shape Europe’s security order. Any agreement must focus on ending the war, securing Ukraine’s future, and supporting its reconstruction.
Ukraine’s security guarantees must be real — based on legally binding commitments and reinforced by reassurance forces in Ukraine and the capabilities necessary to deter future aggression.
Ukraine must not be subjected to limits on its armed forces or constraints on its foreign or domestic policies while Russia faces none. At a minimum, Russia must withdraw its troops from occupied territories and engage with international bodies to ensure accountability for those responsible for atrocities.
Any negotiations must begin with an immediate ceasefire. European security, Ukraine’s sovereignty — including its right to choose its own alliances — and justice for the crimes committed during this war are non-negotiable red lines.
Europe must stand united, principled, and unflinching. Our values, our security, and the future of our continent depend on ensuring that any peace achieved is worthy of the sacrifices made and of Ukraine’s bravery and resilience — a peace rooted in justice, law, and lasting security.
Marko Mihkelson Vincent Blondel Pavel Fischer
Chair, Foreign Affairs Co-Chair, Federal Advisory Chair, Senate Committee
Committee Committee on European Affairs on Foreign Affairs,
Estonia Senate Defense and Security
Belgium Czech Republic
Christian Friis Bach Johannes Koskinen Bruno Fuchs
Chair, Foreign Policy Chair, Foreign Affairs Chair, Foreign Affairs
Committee Committee Committee
Denmark Finland National Assembly
France
Pawel Bartoszek John Lahart Giulio Tremonti
Chair, Foreign Affairs Chair, Committee on Foreign Chair, Foreign and
Committee Affairs and Trade Community Affairs
Iceland Ireland Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Stefania Craxi Ināra Mūrniece Remigijus Motuzas
Chair, Committee on Foreign Chair, Foreign Affairs Chair, Foreign Affairs
Affairs and Defence Committee Committee
Senate Latvia Lithuania
Italy
Gusty Graas Jesse Klaver Ine Eriksen Søreide
Chair, Committee for Chair, Committee on Foreign MP, The Conservative Party
Foreign and European Affairs Stortinget
Affairs House of Representatives Norway
Luxembourg Netherlands
Paweł Kowal Grzegorz Schetyna José Cesário
Chair, Foreign Affairs Chair, Foreign Affairs Chair, Committee on
Committee Committee Foreign Affairs and
Sejm Senate Portuguese Communities
Poland Poland Portugal
Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix José Ignacio Landaluce Mattias Karlsson
Calleja
Chair, Foreign Affairs Chair, Foreign Affairs Chair, Foreign Affairs
Committee Committee Committee
Congress of Deputies Senate Sweden
Spain Spain
Oleksandr Merezhko Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze Emily Thornberry
Chair, Committee on Chair, Committee on Ukraine’s Chair, Foreign Affairs
Foreign Policy Integration into Committee
Ukraine the EU House of Commons
Ukraine United Kingdom
David McAllister
Chair, Committee on
Foreign Affairs
European Parliament”
Agnė Radžiūtė


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