He also referred to a preparatory meeting earlier in the day involving a large number of EU leaders, convened by the German chancellor along with the prime ministers of Italy and Belgium, aimed at coordinating positions ahead of the summit.
Belgian soldiers gather their gear outside the EU summit venue at the Alden Biesen Castle domain in Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 ....
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join other leaders at an informal EU summit outside Brussels which will be dominated by the challenges facing European competitiveness within an increasingly harsh geopolitical climate.
ItalianPremierGiorgia Meloni said on Thursday she hoped that concrete proposals would emerge from the informal EU summit on competitiveness convened in Belgium, praising bilateral efforts by Rome and Berlin in that direction.
"This EU Summit must send a clear signal of unity and political will, especially to the business community ... "At the same time, the EU Summit should clearly prioritise the strategic promotion ...
European Union leaders are holding informal talks to discuss issues related to strengthening the single market and improving the EU’s competitiveness ...Viktor Orbán also responded to Ukraine’s desire for a target date for EU accession.
) Prime MinisterOrpo to attend EU summit and Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics... Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to Belgium this week to attend an informal meeting of EU leaders ... "The EU must strengthen its trade partnerships around the world.
) Prime MinisterOrpo to attend EU summit and Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics... Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to Belgium this week to attend an informal meeting of EU leaders ... "The EU must strengthen its trade partnerships around the world.
If sealed, the deal would forge a market of two billion people and nearly a quarter of global GDP, according to the European Commission. Follow DW for more ... .