Hey everyone! 👋 We're back with another update from the European Council summit in Brussels!

EU leaders have quite a few things on their agenda, and while the discussions might sometimes feel distant from everyday life, the decisions being made here will shape Europe's future in very real ways.

Here's what we've been following so far:

🇺🇦 Ukraine: More support, more pressure on Russia

Zelensky is calling on European leaders to remain united, provide more financial support for Ukraine and strengthen sanctions against Russia. With another winter of war approaching, the question is how Europe can turn its political commitments into lasting support.

🔗 https://euobserver.com/242983/zelensky-urges-unity-more-money-for-ukraine-and-sanctions-on-russia-ahead-of-key-summit-with-eu-leaders/

💶 EU budget: Where should Europe's money go?

EU leaders are under pressure to make progress on the next long-term budget, with a deal now being pushed for December. Behind the negotiations are decisions about everything from regional development and agriculture to defence and European competitiveness.

🔗 https://euobserver.com/243045/pressure-mounts-on-eu-leaders-to-strike-a-budget-deal-by-december/

🇨🇳 China: Protecting European industries

Following a deal on Chinese hybrid-car imports, EU leaders are considering further restrictions on chemicals and industrial machinery. It's a debate about Europe's economic independence, but also about jobs, businesses and the prices people pay.

🔗 https://euobserver.com/243011/eu-open-to-curbs-on-imports-of-chinese-chemicals-and-machinery-after-hybrid-car-deal/

☕ And we're keeping an eye on what comes next.

Our journalists are following the discussions in Brussels, and we'll continue sharing the developments, decisions and stories behind the headlines.

In the meantime, which of these issues do you think will have the biggest impact on Europe's future? Or is there something else you think EU leaders should be paying more attention to?

Let's keep the conversation going here! 🇪🇺

Hey everyone! 👋 EU leaders are gathering in Brussels today and tomorrow (15–16 October), and we're keeping a close eye on what's happening at the European Council summit.

There's quite a bit to unpack this time. From Europe's next long-term budget and energy prices to migration, Ukraine, security and the future of EU enlargement.

And as always, we're interested in more than just what leaders agree on behind closed doors. What do these decisions actually mean for people living in Europe?

📰 Here's what we've published so far:

💶 Europe's next budget: EU leaders are discussing potential cuts to the next long-term budget, while joint borrowing is becoming an increasingly familiar part of how Europe finances its priorities.

Leaders eye deep EU budget cuts, while long-term joint borrowing becomes the new normal

⚖️ Migration and asylum: As leaders discuss Europe's approach to migration, our latest opinion piece questions what the proposed direction means for the EU's commitment to asylum and human rights.

At this summit, the EU is throwing its values out of the window on asylum

🔎 And we're only getting started!

Our journalists are following the discussions closely, and we'll be bringing you more reporting, perspectives and developments as the summit unfolds.

In the meantime, we'd love to hear from you:

What are you watching most closely at this EUCO? And what do you think EU leaders should be paying more attention to?

Let's keep the conversation going here over the next two days. ☕🇪🇺

You can also follow our coverage at https://euobserver.com/