Romanian President Nicusor Dan to attend EU Summit

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President Nicusor Dan will take part in the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, the Presidential Administration announced. EU leaders will hold strategic talks on Ukraine, the EU’s next long-term budget, enlargement, and the bloc’s economic situation.
Discussions will also cover the Middle East, European defence and migration. A key focus of the meeting will be the latest developments in Ukraine and actions the EU needs to take urgently. Leaders will discuss how to meet Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026 and 2027, including support for military and defence efforts.
They will also talk about security guarantees for Ukraine and diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace. EU leaders will assess ways to strengthen Ukraine’s position in negotiations, increase pressure on Russia, and protect Europe’s interests.
The European Council said the EU has stood by Ukraine since the start of Russia’s war, providing total support of 187.5 billion euros so far, including 66 billion euros in military aid. During the summit, leaders will also review progress on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, following proposals presented by the European Commission on 16 July.