President Nicușor Dan convened a meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) on Monday at 3:00 PM at Cotroceni Palace, according to the Presidential Administration. The meeting's agenda focuses on national security and defense, including preparations for Romania's objectives at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.

The council will examine the Romanian Army's deployment plans for missions abroad in 2027. Additionally, the implications of the recent suspension of ROMATSA's certificate, which affects air navigation services and the security of Romanian airspace, will be discussed.

The agenda also includes other pressing national security issues. This meeting comes as Romania prepares for the NATO summit, scheduled for July in Ankara.

In related developments, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed a strong funding package for Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit. This proposal, announced in Berlin, is intended to demonstrate unwavering support for Kyiv in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The announcement was made during a meeting attended by leaders from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland.

The NATO summit in Ankara will provide a platform for member states to align their strategies and commitments. Romania's participation and objectives will be important in shaping the discussions, particularly concerning security and defense policies.