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European Council: December 2026
17 December 2026 (date announced) ·
summit ·
confidence: confirmed ·
status: scheduled ·
impact 5/5 · EU relevance 5/5
Why it matters
The last summit of the Irish Presidency, in Brussels. Ireland has set the end of its term as the target for agreeing the 2028-2034 budget, so this is where that deal is made or missed. Enlargement steps are also on the table.
What to watch
- Whether leaders agree the 2028-2034 budget, or push it into 2027.
- Enlargement decisions on opening or closing negotiating chapters.
- Language on Ukraine and Russia that sets the EU’s line going into 2027.
Sources
Themes: Politics, Security, Economy, Trade · Regions: EU · Actors: European Council, António Costa, EU heads of state or government, European Commission
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