Migration, trade and future EU members to dominate summit of bloc’s leaders
A new draft agenda and annotated running order for October's European Council sets out the priorities for the meeting.
BRUSSELS - European Union leaders are set to convene for a two-day summit on October 15 and 16 to address several key issues, including the bloc's dependencies on uncertain trading partners, the €2 trillion long-term budget, and the process of admitting new member countries. According to a draft agenda obtained by POLITICO, the European Council will also discuss migration, enlargement, internal reforms, support for Ukraine, the Middle East situation, and the implementation of Europe's defence readiness agenda.
The Irish presidency has promised significant progress on the budget, aiming to have it agreed upon before the leaders take a Christmas break. European Council President António Costa has been working towards this goal. The summit, a rare two-day event, aims to tackle these pressing matters and ensure the continued stability and growth of the EU.
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