Leaders of the 27 European Union member states meet this Thursday to discuss the development of the EU economy, but there are other topics that are also expected to occupy the agenda.
From Orbán's blackmail to saying goodbye to Guterres: the points scheduled for tomorrow's European Council
Wednesday, 18 March 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.
