Overview

• The EU summit concluded without a unified agreement on additional military aid for Ukraine, with Hungary blocking any new measures.
• EU leaders are considering a 'coalition of the willing' approach to bypass Hungary's opposition to Ukraine support.
• The EU proposed an 800 billion euro defense spending plan to strengthen its military capabilities by 2030, though its feasibility remains under scrutiny.
• Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended his likely final EU summit, delivering a brief farewell and reflecting on his tenure.
• The EU faces mounting pressure to enhance its strategic autonomy as the U.S. signals reduced involvement in European defense under President Donald Trump.