Agenda highlights
Ukraine
EU leaders will address the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support for Ukraine and its people.
- EU response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (background information)
- EU solidarity with Ukraine (background information)
Middle East
EU leaders will discuss the situation in the Middle East.
Enlargement
EU leaders will discuss EU enlargement policy, including the stabilisation and association process and next steps in this respect.
EU long-term budget 2021-2027
Building on the discussion at their latest meeting in October 2023, EU leaders will follow up on the proposed revision of the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027, with a view to reach an agreement.
- Mid-term revision of the long-term budget 2021-2027 (background information)
- European Council, 26-27 October 2023
Security and defence
EU leaders will take stock of progress in the implementation of its previous conclusions on security and defence and give additional guidance.
External relations
In the light of events, EU leaders will address specific foreign policy issues.