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

When: Press conference at around 11.00 on 19 December

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

At their meeting in Brussels, EU Heads of State or Government will review the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Kyiv, amidst the uncertainty of the new US administration’s approach to the conflict. The European Council will also assess the situation in the Middle East, following the recent ceasefire in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the dozens of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.

Other topics for leaders include the EU’s geopolitical role, crisis prevention and response, and migration management. The December 2024 European Council will be the…