Joint Declaration Benelux Summit

For over 75 years, the cornerstones of the close cooperation between the Benelux countries have been security, prosperity and freedom within the European context. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has confronted us with severe challenges, including with regard to these core European values. The current crisis is however also an opportunity for Europe to demonstrate to its citizens the value of close cooperation among neighbours in times of crisis and growing uncertainty. We, the Prime Ministers of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, firmly believe that a united European Union is of the essence to find responses to our common challenges. Especially if we want the EU to remain a source of prosperity and wellbeing for our citizens. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, it is our goal to weather this crisis together, achieving a sustainable recovery for our economy, society and our people, and to emerge from the crisis stronger than before. The Benelux partnership continues to be instrumental in leading by example to find solutions to cross-border issues for the benefit of our countries, citizens and businesses.