EU summit in Brussels

Jun 18, 2026

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June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: DONALD TUSK, Prime Minister of Poland, arrives to speak to the press ahead of a roundtable meeting during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Poland is expected to focus on European defence readiness, security along the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s eastern flank, competitiveness, Ukraine and the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s next long-term budget. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_140 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: METTE FREDERIKSEN, Prime Minister of Denmark, speaks to the press smiles at camerathe European Council Summit in Brussels. Denmark is expected to focus on European defence, competitiveness, migration, economic security and the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s next long-term budget, alongside wider discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_138 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: DONALD TUSK, Prime Minister of Poland, arrives to speak to the press ahead of a roundtable meeting during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Poland is expected to focus on European defence readiness, security along the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s eastern flank, competitiveness, Ukraine and the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s next long-term budget. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_137 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: DONALD TUSK, Prime Minister of Poland, arrives to speak to the press ahead of a roundtable meeting during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Poland is expected to focus on European defence readiness, security along the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s eastern flank, competitiveness, Ukraine and the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s next long-term budget. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_136 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (2-R), and European Council President Antonio Costa (R) attended a meeting during the European Union summit at EU headquarters in Brussels, on June 18, 2026. On the same day, Ukraine launched a major strike against Russia, including an attack on the capital, Moscow, while President Vladimir Putin was meeting with leaders of the ASEAN group in Moscow. Photo European Union BLG2025061804 EuropeanxUnion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (C), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R), and European Council President Antonio Costa (L) attended a meeting during the European Union summit at EU headquarters in Brussels, on June 18, 2026. On the same day, Ukraine launched a major strike against Russia, including an attack on the capital, Moscow, while President Vladimir Putin was meeting with leaders of the ASEAN group in Moscow. Photo European Union BLG2025061803 EuropeanxUnion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a meeting during the European Union summit at EU headquarters in Brussels on June 18, 2026. On the same day, Ukraine launched a major strike against Russia, including an attack on the capital, Moscow, while President Vladimir Putin was meeting with leaders of the ASEAN group in Moscow. Photo European Union BLG2025061802 EuropeanxUnion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (2L), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (2 R), and European Council President Antonio Costaa (R) attend a meeting during the European Union summit at EU headquarters in Brussels, on June 18, 2026. On the same day, Ukraine launched a major strike against Russia, including an attack on the capital, Moscow, while President Vladimir Putin was meeting with leaders of the ASEAN group in Moscow. Photo European Union BLG2025061801 EuropeanxUnion
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: METTE FREDERIKSEN, Prime Minister of Denmark, speaks to the press ahead of a roundtable meeting during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Denmark is expected to focus on European defence, competitiveness, migration, economic security and the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s next long-term budget, alongside wider discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_132 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: Clockwise from left, KAJA KALLAS, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; ANDRIS KULBERGS, Prime Minister of Latvia; NICUSOR DAN, President of Romania; ANTONIO COSTA, President of the European Council; LUIS MONTENEGRO, Prime Minister of Portugal; ROBERTA METSOLA, President of the European Parliament; KRISTEN MICHAL, Prime Minister of Estonia; RUMEN RADEV, Prime Minister of Bulgaria; and FRIEDRICH MERZ, Chancellor of Germany, speak in a circle ahead of a roundtable meeting inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_131 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: URSULA VON DER LEYEN (C), President of the European Commission, speaks inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_127 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: GITANAS NAUSEDA, President of the Republic of Lithuania, inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_124 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: GITANAS NAUSEDA, President of the Republic of Lithuania, speaks with PETTERI ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland, inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Lithuania and Finland are expected to focus on European defence, security along the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s eastern and northern flank, competitiveness and continued support for Ukraine. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_122 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: PETER MAGYAR, Prime Minister of Hungary, greets KAJA KALLAS, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy with GITANAS NAUSEDA, President of the Republic of Lithuania standing beside inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Magyar attends his first European Council summit as HungaryÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s prime minister. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_119 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: URSULA VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, ahead of a roundtable meeting inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_117 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: RUMEN RADEV, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, shakes hands with URSULA VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, not seen, as PETER MAGYAR, Prime Minister of Hungary; FRIEDRICH MERZ, Chancellor of Germany; and ANDREJ PLENKOVIC, Prime Minister of Croatia, watch and smile inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_110 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: URSULA VON DER LEYEN (R), President of the European Commission, speaks with PETER MAGYAR of Hungary and ULF KRISTERSSON of Sweden inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_107 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: ANTONIO COSTA, President of the European Council, speaks with JANEZ JANSA, Prime Minister of Slovenia, inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Slovenia is expected to focus on competitiveness, economic reform, defence and security, migration, enlargement and the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s next long-term budget. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_106 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: PETER MAGYAR, Prime Minister of Hungary, gestures with his fingers while speaking with ROB JETTEN, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, and other leaders inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Magyar attends his first European Council summit as HungaryÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s prime minister. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_100 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: PETER MAGYAR, Prime Minister of Hungary, speaks with GITANAS NAUSEDA, President of the Republic of Lithuania, inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Magyar attends his first European Council summit as HungaryÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s prime minister. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_098 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: Clockwise from left, KAJA KALLAS, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; ANDRIS KULBERGS, Prime Minister of Latvia; NICUSOR DAN, President of Romania; ANTONIO COSTA, President of the European Council; LUIS MONTENEGRO, Prime Minister of Portugal; ROBERTA METSOLA, President of the European Parliament; KRISTEN MICHAL, Prime Minister of Estonia; RUMEN RADEV, Prime Minister of Bulgaria; and FRIEDRICH MERZ, Chancellor of Germany, speak in a circle ahead of a roundtable meeting inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_131 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni attends the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Prime Minister of Portugal Luis Montenegro (L), Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez (C) and Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin (R) attend the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz attends the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (R) and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola (L) attend the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Nikos Christodoulides (R) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (L) attend the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz (L) and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson (R) attend the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis attends the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: President of the European Council Antonio Costa attends the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni (2nd R) attends the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs (L) and President of the European Council Antonio Costa (R) attend the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: President of the European Council Antonio Costa (L), Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Jansa (C) and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz (R) attend the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
EU Leaders Summit in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 18: Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz (L), Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic (C) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) attend the EU Leaders Summit to discuss support for Ukraine, competitiveness, trade relations with China, the EU budget, and developments in the Middle East in Brussels, Belgium on June 18, 2026. Dursun Aydemir Anadolu Brussels Belgium. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxDursunxAydemirx
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: URSULA VON DER LEYEN (C), President of the European Commission, speaks inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_127 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
BRUSSELS - European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrives for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561370617x originalFilename: 561370617.jpg
BRUSSELS - European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrives for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561370612x originalFilename: 561370612.jpg
BRUSSELS - Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson arrives for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561370602x originalFilename: 561370602.jpg
BRUSSELS - Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrives for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561370584x originalFilename: 561370584.jpg
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: GITANAS NAUSEDA, President of the Republic of Lithuania, speaks with PETTERI ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland, inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Lithuania and Finland are expected to focus on European defence, security along the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s eastern and northern flank, competitiveness and continued support for Ukraine. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_123 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026, European Union Building, EU Summit, Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg,detected_source_language Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_123978
Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026, European Union Building, EU Summit, Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg,detected_source_language Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_123922
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: GITANAS NAUSEDA, President of the Republic of Lithuania, speaks with PETTERI ORPO, Prime Minister of Finland, inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Lithuania and Finland are expected to focus on European defence, security along the EUÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s eastern and northern flank, competitiveness and continued support for Ukraine. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_122 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: PETER MAGYAR, Prime Minister of Hungary, speaks with KAJA KALLAS, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy with GITANAS NAUSEDA, President of the Republic of Lithuania standing beside inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Magyar attends his first European Council summit as HungaryÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s prime minister. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_121 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026, European Union Building, EU Summit, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola,detected_source_language Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_123977
BRUSSELS - European Council President Ursula Von Der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrive for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561369212x originalFilename: 561369212.jpg
BRUSSELS - Greek Prime Minister Kyrakios Mitsotakis arrives for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561369203x originalFilename: 561369203.jpg
BRUSSELS - European Council President Ursula Von Der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrive for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561369195x originalFilename: 561369195.jpg
BRUSSELS - Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa arrives for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561369187x originalFilename: 561369187.jpg
BRUSSELS - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon arrives for the first day of the European Council. The leaders of the EU countries are meeting to discuss, among other things, Ukraine and the Middle East. JONAS ROOSENS ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x561369178x originalFilename: 561369178.jpg

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June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: URSULA VON DER LEYEN (C), President of the European Commission, speaks inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_127 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox

June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: GITANAS NAUSEDA, President of the Republic of Lithuania, inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_124 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox

June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: URSULA VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, ahead of a roundtable meeting inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_117 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox

June 18, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, European Union: URSULA VON DER LEYEN (C), President of the European Commission, speaks inside the European Council during the European Council Summit in Brussels. Brussels European Union - ZUMAo116 20260618_znp_o116_127 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox

Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026, European Union Building, EU Summit, Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg,detected_source_language Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_123978

Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026, European Union Building, EU Summit, Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg,detected_source_language Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_123922

Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026, European Union Building, EU Summit, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola,detected_source_language Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_123977