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Von der Leyen discusses preparations for the EU summit and post-summit statement

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On October 6, 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a speech during a plenary debate in the European Parliament, preparing for the European Council meeting scheduled for October 15–16. She first focused on high energy costs affecting everyone and mentioned households and individuals. The European Council met on October 15–16. On October 16, von der Leyen and European Council President Costa held a joint press conference in Brussels, where von der Leyen made a statement in response to the European Council meeting. The report did not disclose the specific content of the statement.

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LatestOct 16 19:15
On October 16, von der Leyen’s statement at a joint press conference with Costa responded to the European Council meeting.

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  1. Oct 16 19:15 · 1 reports
    Remarks by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa following the October 2026 European Council meeting
    European Commission — Press Corner：European Commission: Statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa at a joint press conference
  2. Oct 6 13:53 · 1 reports
    Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech to the European Parliament
    European Commission — Press Corner：President von der Leyen addresses the European Parliament plenary on preparations for the European Council meeting on 15 and 16 October 2026

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Oct 16
  1. European Commission — Press Corner
    European Commission: Statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa at a joint press conference

    President von der Leyen delivered a statement at a joint press conference with President Costa, responding to the European Council meeting held from October 15 to 16. The statement was issued by the European Commission in Brussels on October 16, 2026.

Oct 6
  1. European Commission — Press Corner
    President von der Leyen addresses the European Parliament plenary on preparations for the European Council meeting on 15 and 16 October 2026

    European Commission President von der Leyen addressed a debate in the European Parliament plenary in preparation for the European Council meeting on 15 and 16 October 2026. She first focused on high energy costs affecting everyone and mentioned households and individuals.

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