Earlier this month, after our informal meeting in Copenhagen, I said today would be decision time. And we delivered. On all fronts. I would like to start by thanking Ursula von der Leyen and the Commission for the excellent cooperation, once again, in the preparation of this European Council. Starting with Ukraine. We have said many times that we will support Ukraine as much as necessary ...
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The European Council held an in-depth discussion on how to further reinforce EU competitiveness, building on its conclusions of March and June 2025 and focusing on simplification, a competitive green transition and a sovereign digital transition. It calls for a step change in the EU’s action and will keep all strands of the competitiveness and Single Market agenda under review, as this is key ...
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11. The European Council took stock of work aiming to decisively ramp up Europe’s defence readiness by 2030. The European Council confirmed its determination to deliver at pace and at scale on this objective, so that Europe is better equipped to act and deal autonomously, in a coordinated way, and with a 360° approach, with immediate and future challenges and threats. Russia’s war of aggression ag...
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AFRICAN UNION – EUROPEAN UNION SUMMIT Under Angola’s Presidency of the African Union, the Republic of Angola will host the African Union – European Union Summit in Luanda, on 24 and 25 November 2025. Accordingly, and for all intents and purposes, the Technical Support Group to the Interministerial Commission tasked with Preparing, Coordinating, and Organising the African Union – European Uni...
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Today, we have a long day ahead, a few very important points. First, we are going to adopt the 19th package of sanctions, which has a lot of important points there, regarding energy, regarding financial institutions. It is all meant to deprive Russia from the means to fund this war. We also are very happy about the signals we get from America on the sanctions regarding Russia, I think it is ...
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Dear Volodymyr, as a future member of the European Union, I am very glad to have you here among our colleagues. First of all, in spite of the great expectations created by President Trump's initiatives, it is clear that today, unfortunately, these initiatives do not match the goodwill of President Putin. Russia is increasing the strikes, is increasing the strikes against civilians, against civi...
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It is a pleasure to welcome President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for the first EU–Egypt Summit. I am really glad; it was a very good summit. This meeting marks a significant milestone in our relationship. It shows how strong our partnership is. Egypt plays a key role in the region and beyond, in promoting stability and conflict resolution. We have an economic and trade relation that has been growing ...
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EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels for the Tripartite Social Summit, a twice-yearly forum for dialogue that brings together the leaders of the EU institutions and the European social partners. Today’s discussion focused on making Europe stronger in a changing world that delivers for workers and enterprises. In particular, the following topics were addressed: A stronger Union ec...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Thursday 23 October 08:30    Arrivals and doorsteps (live stream 1 / live stream 2) 10:00    Exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament 11:00    European Council working session - morning 13:30    European Council working lunch 15:00    European Council working session - afternoon 20:00    Euro Summit...
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I would first like to thank Kata Tüttő, Oliver Röpke, and Séamus Boland for giving me the opportunity to have this meeting. Housing affordability and accessibility are among the most urgent concerns of Europeans. We are all aware that the European Union is facing an exceptionally challenging geopolitical landscape. However, it is equally essential that we also address the daily concerns of Euro...
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