Press Advisories

26. 2. 200915:08

Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government - Brussels, 1 March

The summit, which was called by M. Topolánek and J.M. Barroso, will address the ways in which the individual Member States implement the Recovery Plan and fight the impacts of the financial crisis.

The Czech Presidency of the European Union has decided to convene an informal meeting of Heads of State or Government to discuss the economic situation and the European recovery plan. Czech Prime Minister and President of the European Council Mirek Topolánek and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso agreed that particularly at a time when there is strong pressure to adopt protectionist measures, it is necessary to make sure that the rules of the internal market and fair competition are observed.

This informal meeting will consist of a working lunch on Sunday 1 March at 13.00.