As transatlatic relations worsen, the Russian threat looms in the east and China continues its meteoric rise in economic power, Europe risks standing alone and falling behind in an increasingly dangerous world. With this troubling backdrop the European Council will convene to discuss how European defence and innovation can be strengthened for the EU to stay relevant and strong in these challenging times. All while still keeping its commitment to fighting the often forgotten threat of climate change.

 

The European Council is one of the principal institutions of the EU. Here, Heads of State and Government from all EU countries meet and decide on both the long-term strategy of the EU and solve crises that face the Union. The EC requires delegates to represent a national leader on a more precise issue and is therefore suited to intermediate delegates.