EU leaders hold summit in Cyprus to address security, economy, and budget
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Updated · POLITICO Europe · Apr 24
EU leaders hold summit in Cyprus to address security, economy, and budget
10 articles · Updated · POLITICO Europe · Apr 24
Twenty-nine leaders convened in Nicosia for a two-day summit amid concerns over strained US-EU relations and Middle East instability.
European Council President António Costa highlighted the worsening impact of the Middle East war on people, infrastructure, and the global economy during the summit’s closing press conference.
The discussions underscored Europe’s security ties to the Middle East, as leaders grappled with challenges to the bloc’s unity and future cooperation with traditional allies.
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