Military expert Jorge Saramago analyses the tension between Europe and the US and previews the extraordinary European Council meeting, which will take place on Thursday.
European Council meeting seeks to refocus attention on the Atlantic Alliance, preventing it from becoming a bilateral issue between the US and Denmark
Monday, 19 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The European Council (Conselho Europeu) brings together EU heads of state or government to set the bloc’s overall political direction and priorities; it does not adopt ordinary legislation. Its president, Charles Michel, has chaired meetings since December 2019, and the Council’s political endorsement is important for major trade and investment deals, so those following EU policy should note its stance on agreements like the EU–Mercosur deal.
