Liberal leaders meet ahead of European Council meeting - Main contents

Source: J.C. (Hans) van Baalen i, published on Thursday, February 18 2016, 10:11.

At the invitation of the ALDE Party President Hans van Baalen MEP, the leader of the ALDE Group in the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt and Prime Minister of Belgium Charles Michel, liberal Prime Ministers and European Commissioners met at the Egmont Palace in Brussels on Thursday 18 February ahead of the European Council Summit of the same day.

Crucial topics were discussed such as the forthcoming referendum in the United Kingdom, the latest developments on tackling the migration crisis and the current political situation in Poland.

Commenting on the meeting, President Hans van Baalen said: "We had a very good exchange of views on Brexit and we also received very good advice from Tim Farron, the leader of the Liberal Democrats in the United Kingdom. We all think a positive deal is possible."

"We also discussed the refugee crisis and how to help refugees particularly in Greece and Turkey. In this sense, we believe that having a Coast and Border Guard is vital."