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Outcome of the special European Council meeting of 6 March 2025

Briefing 10-03-2025

In a context of high uncertainty on the future of European security, EU leaders held a special European Council meeting on 6 March 2025 to discuss common action aimed at enhancing Europe's sovereignty in the field of defence as well as to reiterate their unwavering support to Ukraine in light of the latest developments. The EU-27 took significant steps to accelerate defence preparedness, agreeing in particular on new instruments to finance defence investment at multiple levels. Regarding Ukraine, considering Hungary's refusal to agree to joint conclusions, a separate statement, 'firmly supported' by 26 of the 27 Heads of State or Government, was published, emphasising a series of principles with regard to possible peace negotiations.