18 February 2026, New York - Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by Mr. Fabio Cannizzaro, Counsellor, Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization – CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY –     Thank you, Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The Candidate Countries   North Macedonia * ,   Montenegro*,the