On 15 and 16 October 2026, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, attended the European Council meeting in Brussels to discuss the Union’s major strategic and geopolitical challenges. This summit provided an opportunity to present a united front on the international stage, notably through the reaffirmation of unwavering support for Ukraine, the reinforcement of European defence, and crucial debates on economic competitiveness, energy pressures, and migration. In this video we see the highlights of this European Council.