Rhun ap Iorwerth will tell EU leaders in Brussels that Wales must rebuild strong ties with Europe in the face of global instability
Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth will travel to Brussels today (Wednesday 18 March) to meet European partners as part of efforts to strengthen Wales’ relationship with the European Union.
During the visit, he will hold discussions with Members of the European Parliament and other European representatives about deepening cooperation between Wales and the EU.
He will pledge that a Welsh Government led by Plaid Cymru after the Senedd election on 7 May would be “the most internationally minded in our history” and will make the “economic case for Wales to build direct links with our European partners – to promote investment, strengthen trade, support jobs and create new opportunities for Welsh businesses”.
He will be joined on the visit by SNP Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn.
Ahead of his visit, Rhun ap Iorwerth said:
“International instability and economic uncertainty are already causing pain for households and businesses across Wales. At a time like this, strengthening economic cooperation with our closest trading partners makes practical sense.
“The EU remains Wales’ most important export market, yet Welsh businesses are facing barriers to trade that are adding costs, delays and uncertainty.
“A Plaid Cymru Welsh Government would be the most internationally minded in our history. I will make the economic case for Wales to build direct links with our European partners – to promote investment, strengthen trade, support jobs and create new opportunities for Welsh businesses.
“This visit is about ensuring Wales is once more actively engaged with European partners, building relationships that support trade, investment, and long-term economic stability. Strong European ties also create opportunities for collaboration in education, culture, and security, reinforcing Wales’ place on the international stage.
“Plaid Cymru has consistently argued that rebuilding closer economic ties with the European Union – including a pathway towards rejoining the Single Market and Customs Union – would help reduce trade friction, support Welsh exporters and strengthen our economic prospects. I look forward to making that case to colleagues in Brussels.”
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