On 9 February 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, economy, migration, Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, and the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.
Agenda of the Special European Council, 9-10 February 2023
The European Council is meeting in Brussels for a summit to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine and EU support for Ukraine, as well as the economy and migration.
Opening remarks by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, at the Special European Council
At the start of the summit, EU leaders held an exchange of views with the President of Ukraine on Russia’s war of aggression and the European Union’s support to Ukraine and its people.
The road to peace, reconstruction and membership will be a long hard road. We will be there for you every step of the way.
European Council President Charles Michel, 9 February 2023
Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine
EU leaders will discuss recent developments with regards to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support to Ukraine. The EU and its member states stand united in their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people and have so far provided assistance to Ukraine worth €50 billion.
- EU response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (background information)
- EU solidarity with Ukraine (background information)
This European Council meeting takes place after the 24th EU-Ukraine summit on 3 February. It was the first summit to take place following the outbreak of Russia’s war and since the EU granted candidate status to Ukraine in June 2022. The summit focused on:
- Ukraine’s European integration and accession process
- the EU’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
- global food security
Economic situation in the EU
Infographic – 30th anniversary of the EU single market
In the face of the new geopolitical reality, EU leaders will discuss how to ensure long-term competitiveness, prosperity and the role of the EU on the global stage. In this regard, they will also discuss how to harness the full potential of the EU single market, which has underpinned Europe’s prosperity since its creation 30 years ago.
To respond to the challenges confronting EU industries, the leaders will also discuss a set of measures that could help in the short term.
Migration
The European Council will discuss migration and assess the implementation of its past conclusions on a comprehensive approach to migration in line with EU principles and values, with a focus on the effective control of external borders, increased external action and internal aspects.
Meeting information
- Brussels
- 9-10 February 2023
Preparatory documents
Outcome documents
Press releases
- European Council conclusions, 9 February 2023 – 9 February 2023, 23:59
- Intervention du président Charles Michel lors de la conférence de presse avec le président ukranien Volodymir Zelensky et la présidente de la Commission européenne Ursula von der Leyen – 9 February 2023, 17:00
- Remarks by President Charles Michel ahead of the European Council on 9 February 2022 – 9 February 2023, 12:00
- Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council – 8 February 2023, 19:30