Trade, Ukraine, defence and the budget are Parliament’s priorities for the October European Council
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What should be prioritised at the upcoming EU Summit, where EU leaders discuss what’s next for Europe? Parliament’ sets out its priorities ahead of the European Council on 15–16 October, in a debate with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the Irish Council Presidency. The debate covers Europe’s economic competitiveness, continued support for Ukraine, the EU’s 2028–2034 long-term budget (MFF), and the situation in the Middle East. EU leaders also discuss European defence and security, migration and border protection, and EU enlargement.