EU leaders hold a summit in Brussels

EU leaders have gathered in Brussels for a summit that will begin with a discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The leaders are expected to focus on bolstering European support for Ukraine amid ongoing challenges.

Over lunch, the summit will shift to discussions on the EU's broader global role, including its relations with the United States under the new Trump administration, as well as its stance toward China and the prospects for EU enlargement.

The leaders will also address a report by former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, which outlines recommendations for enhancing Europe’s civil and military preparedness. The summit will conclude with a discussion on migration, with particular attention to the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East.

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