"Published 12/18/2025Published December 18, 2025last updated 12/18/2025last updated December 18, 2025 Leaders from the 27 member states are meeting in Brussels, with Ukraine, bloc enlargement and migration on the agenda. DW has the latest. EU leaders are meeting for a two-day summit in BrusselsImage: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto/IMAGO Skip next section What you need to know The leaders of the European Union member states are meeting to discuss the most important issues impacting the bloc."
"What will the leaders be discussing? Funding for Ukraine, potentially with frozen Russian assets The geo-economic situation of the EU EU enlargement policy European defense Long-term budget for 2028-2034 And on the sidelines: A contentious agreement with the Mercosur trading bloc Follow along for the latest news, background and analysis from the European Council summit on Thursday, December 18, 2025:"
"French President Emmanuel Macron has also arrived at the summit, telling reporters beforehand that he was confident a deal could be found on funding Ukraine. "Several options have been put forward by the European Commission, and important discussions have been initiated on how to use these assets held by the Russians. What I mean here is that we must bring everyone together. We will find a position," Macron said."
EU leaders from the 27 member states are meeting in Brussels for a two-day summit to address key issues facing the bloc. The main focus is financing for Ukraine amid a rollback of US support under the Trump administration, with consideration of using frozen Russian assets. Other agenda items include the EU's geo-economic situation, enlargement policy, European defense and the long-term 2028-2034 budget. A planned free trade agreement with Mercosur is contentious, with France expressing reservations on behalf of farmers and withholding signature as it currently stands. Leaders aim to agree a common position on Ukraine funding and negotiate compromises on enlargement, migration and budget priorities.
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