EU leaders met in Cyprus for an informal summit focused on Ukraine, the Middle East, EU security and the 2028-2034 budget, with new remarks released on April 24.
EU leaders used their informal summit in Cyprus on April 23-24 to align on Ukraine support, Middle East security and the European Union’s next long-term budget.
The meeting was chaired by European Council President António Costa and hosted by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. According to the Council’s official summary, leaders discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, the EU security environment and the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034.
The summit included talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on April 23, followed by a working lunch with regional partners from the Middle East on April 24. The Council published its main results page and Costa delivered post-meeting remarks the same day.
The Cyprus meeting also carried broader geopolitical weight. EU leaders are trying to keep support for Kyiv steady while managing regional security risks and laying the groundwork for the bloc’s next spending cycle.
The next step will be whether those themes translate into formal Council conclusions, budget proposals or new diplomatic initiatives in the weeks ahead.
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