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Leaders of the European Union's 27 members meet to determine the bloc's role in world events. This is an automated collection of DW's coverage of European Council summits.

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EU Leaders End Meeting

European leaders reached agreement on dealing with Iran, Syria and Turkey during a two-day summit.

EU Summit in Brussels

EU enlargement and most notably Turkey's controversial membership bid are on the agenda in Brussels today, where a two day summit begins.

Russian President Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during dinner on Friday

Russian President Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during dinner on Friday

Putin in the Spotlight

Russian President Putin eased EU concerns over energy but took a tough line on Georgia in Finland

A woman handles bottles in a laboratory

A woman handles bottles in a laboratory

Innovation Top Priority

An EU summit in Finland on Friday will address the shortfalls in innovation investments.

EU Summit

European leaders put a brave face Friday on a lacklustre two-day summit clouded by failure to resolve the EU's institutional limbo and growing questions over its grand expansion plans.

EU Takes Stock of Cloudy Future

The EU admitted Thursday there would be no "miracles" as it battles to revive its fortunes at a morose summit clouded by institutional limbo and growing doubts over enlargement plans.

Embattled EU Seeks More Time to Revive Near-Dead Pact

The European Union admitted Saturday there is no hope of rapidly reviving its ailing constitution but sought more time to reflect, a year after French and Dutch voters rejected the controversial pact.

Q&A EU Summit Analysis

Europe's governments are worried by uncertainties over energy supplies.

Merkel: EU Budget Deal Uncertain

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday it was unclear whether EU leaders would be able to reach a deal at their summit here to break the deadlock over the bloc's long-term budget.

"Bizarre" EU Summit All Show, No Substance

Media reaction on Friday to the one-day EU summit chaired by British Prime Minister was one of disbelief. Many papers could not recall a more useless and shallow example of posturing with no outcomes.

Schröder Attacks EU at His Final Summit

Outgoing German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder took advantage of his last speech on a European stage to criticize long-time friend Tony Blair.

Blair Urges EU to Accept Change

Ahead of taking over the EU presidency, Tony Blair addressed the European Parliament Thursday, amid criticism -- including from Germany -- that his EU policy is motivated by a desire for a free trade area.

Bush Seeks "Strong" Europe

It may be riddled by internal divisions, but the EU can count on support from its most important ally. During the US-EU summit, US President Bush said he wanted the crisis-hit bloc to be a "strong" global partner.

EU Reactions: Disappointment, Frustration, Blame

Recriminations flew fast and furious following the EU budget meltdown Friday, with the harshest words reserved for British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Read what EU leaders had to say about the crisis.

A Quick Guide to the EU Summit

Fears are growing that the European Union summit on Thursday and Friday in Brussels will not resolve the bloc's most pressing problems. DW-WORLD explains the two issues the heads of government and state will tackle.

Economy in Spotlight at EU Summit

Jobs and growth will top the agenda at the two-day summit of EU leaders kicking off Tuesday. Another issue up for debate is America's controversial nomination of Paul Wolfowitz as head of the World Bank.

Budget Wrangling at EU Summit

With all the talk of Turkey's bid to join the EU, it's easy to forget there are other issues on the agenda at the summit in Brussels. The enlarged union's budget is one of them.

Not Just a Christian Club

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that violence from Islamic extremists could escalate if the EU does not open its doors to Turkey.

EU to Work toward Ending China Arms Ban

At an EU-China Summit on Wednesday, the EU said now was not the time to lift its arms embargo on China. However, EU leaders held out the prospect of ending the ban perhaps next year, despite opposition from the US.

Iraq Dominates EU Summit

The EU answered an appeal by Iraq's interim leader on Friday by pledging new funds to support Iraqi elections. Iyad Allawi had asked the the EU to "open a new chapter" and overcome divisions caused by the Iraq war.

Germans Back EU Constitution Compromise

EU leaders meeting at a summit in Brussels inch closer to an agreement on Europe's first constitution, but disagreements over the future president of the European Commission have clouded the meetings.

Schröder and Chirac in Sync Ahead of EU Summit

The German and French leaders are going into a Brussels EU summit this week with common positions on the nomination of the next Commission president and reaching a deal for Europe's first constitution.

Terrorism Tops Agenda at EU Summit

European Union leaders arrived in Brussels on Thursday for their annual Spring summit. First on the agenda is an action plan to combat terrorism.

EU Summit Focused on Terrorism

European Union leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday to discuss improving intelligence joint gathering and coordinating counterterrorism measures in the wake of the Madrid train bombings.

Injured Polish Prime Minister To Attend EU Summit

Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller, injured in a helicopter crash last week, has left the hospital and will attend the two-day EU summit.

Little to Show after EU Summit

EU heads of state have little to show after a two-day summit meeting in Brussels. They failed to resolve differences over the draft constitution and tensions over the future of European defense flared.

Chirac to Speak for Germany at EU Summit

French President Jacques Chirac will represent Gerhard Schröder in his absence at this week's European Union summit. As Schröder returns to Berlin on Friday, Chirac will speak for Germany in an unprecedented move.

Last Stop for EU's Traveling Summit Circus

The three-day gathering of EU leaders which ended this weekend in Greece was the last of its kind. All summit meetings will now be held in Brussels.

Setbacks and Triumphs at EU Summit

The EU enlargement summit in Copenhagen achieved a breakthrough with Poland on tricky financial negotiations, but failed to reach a solution on the precarious issue of the divided island of Cyprus.

EU Summit Opens with Major Questions Still Unanswered

The Copenhagen summit has the potential of being a historic step in the EU's history - that is, if participants manage to successfully maneuver around possible obstacles.

Security Tightens Ahead of EU Summit

The Danish capital Copenhagen is gearing up for large-scale demonstrations surrounding this week's EU summit on enlargement.

Search for Common Line on EU Enlargement

Schröder and Chirac are expected to address a common grouse when they meet in Germany. Both EU heavyweights are against the Danish financial deal for enlargement - a fact that could hamper the accession process.

EU Clears Final Hurdle to Enlargement

The European Union reached a landmark deal late Friday night, clearing the largest obstacle to an agreement over the financing of EU enlargement - farming subsidies.

Immigration Dominates EU Summit

European Union leaders on Saturday reached an agreement to combat illegal immigration and immigrant smuggling by operating joint border patrols. The EU has also set a timeline for establishing a joint asylum policy.

Division Highlights EU Summit

The two-day European Union summit in Seville, Spain, this weekend promises to be a nail-biter as European leaders seek to work out their differences over immigration and EU enlargement.