Brussels The European Council convened in Brussels to address a wide-ranging agenda including Ukraine’s war recovery, European defense readiness, climate targets, and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The summit produced concrete measures and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to global leadership and internal resilience.
Key outcomes from the meeting:
Support for Ukraine
- The EU has provided €177.5 billion in total support to Ukraine.
- In 2025 alone, €20.5 billion was allocated to Ukraine’s budget, including €6.5 billion from the Ukraine Facility and €14 billion under the G7 ERA initiative.
- Leaders endorsed continued humanitarian aid, civil protection, and military assistance including air defense systems, large-caliber ammunition, and training for Ukrainian forces.
- The EU reaffirmed its support for Ukraine’s EU membership, with negotiation clusters ready to open.
European Defense Readiness
- The EU aims to ramp up defense capabilities by 2030, focusing on missile defense, drones, AI, and military mobility.
- Member states are urged to form capability coalitions by the end of 2025 and launch concrete projects by mid-2026.
- The European Investment Bank will explore financing options for defense industries and startups.
Climate and Competitiveness
- Leaders called for urgent action to meet 2040 climate targets, including industrial decarbonization, energy union formation, and CO₂ standards review.
- Simplification of EU rules was prioritized, with proposals for streamlining company law, automotive regulation, and digital infrastructure.
Housing and Migration
- The Commission was tasked with presenting a plan for affordable housing.
- Migration discussions focused on returns, safe pathways, and countering human trafficking.
Geopolitical Developments
- EU leaders welcomed the first phase of the U.S. peace proposal for Gaza, praised the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, and called for humanitarian aid delivery via the Cyprus maritime corridor.
- Condemnation of Russia’s intensified attacks, Iranian and North Korean military support, and Belarusian involvement was reiterated.
- Support for Lebanon’s stabilization and Syria’s peaceful transition was reaffirmed.
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