June 30

The European Council adopted a resolution on the situation in the Middle East. They reaffirmed their belief that a peaceful settlement should be based on Security Council resolutions 242 and 338 and on the following: a) The inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force b) The need for Israel to end the occupation of territories it has held since 1967, c) Respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of every state and region and their right to live peacefully within secure and recognized borders d) The recognition that, for the establishment of a just and lasting peace, the legitimate rights of the Palestinians must be taken into account. The Nine also adopted a statement on economic growth, inflation and employment, emphasizing the need for industrial countries to cooperate in order to achieve sustained expansion of global economic activity compatible with reducing inflation and thus contribute to reducing unemployment.

The European Council of Luxembourg addressed the economic and social situation as well as the general orientation of the EEC’s external relations. The Council also prepared for the next Western Economic Summit in Ottawa. Additionally, the European Trade Union Confederation presented its manifesto on employment and economic recovery to Andries van Agt, Dutch Prime Minister and acting President of the Council. An event was also organized.

The European Council that convened in Brussels from 29 to 30 June 1987, under the Presidency of Wilfried Martens, Prime Minister of Belgium, addressed the following topics:- European Economic Area (EEA)- Structural Funds in the context of cohesion- Agriculture and improved alignment of supply and demand- The system of monetary compensatory amounts- Future monetary compensatory amounts- The 1987 budget