European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will represent the European Parliament at the summit, address the heads of state or government at 10.00, and hold a press conference after her speech.

When: Press conference at around 10.30 on 14 December

Where: European Council press room and via Parliament’s webstreaming or EbS.

At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government are set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support for the country and its people, on the situation in the Middle East and on EU enlargement policy, including the stabilisation and association process. They will also discuss the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget with a view to reaching an agreement, security and defence issues as well as external relations.

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