European Security Decisions Must Include Europeans, About 40 Countries to Declare

About 40 countries are expected to declare Thursday that European security matters must be decided with European participation, according to a draft declaration seen by Reuters, as leaders gathered in Dublin for a summit. The declaration, initiated by France's foreign minister, states that peace in Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine and that Ukraine's security is integral to Euro-Atlantic security. It also affirms support for principles like sovereign equality, border inviolability, and alliance choice. French President Emmanuel Macron said the declaration is important as some seek to exclude Europe from security discussions, calling for a "wake-up call" for broader Europe to act together. The final number of signatory states is still being finalized.