WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On Thursday 9 and Friday 10 February 2023, a European Summit will be held in Brussels in the buildings of the Council of the European Union, at the Rue de la Loi. A safety zone will be set up. Only authorized persons can enter this zone on foot.

Detailed explanation-2: -The European Council met in Brussels for a one-day summit. They adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the economy, migration and other items, covering the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. This is a modal window.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Europa building is the main seat of the European Council and the Council of the EU. It hosts EU summits, multilateral summits and ministerial meetings. The national delegations and the President of the European Council also have their offices in Europa.

Detailed explanation-4: -In line with the EU treaty, EU leaders meet at least four times a year, usually in March, June, October and December. These meetings, often referred to as ‘EU summits’, are held in Brussels, in the Europa building. They usually take place over two days, on a Thursday and a Friday.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main rationale for Brussels being chosen as “capital the European Union” was its halfway location between France and Germany, the two countries whose rivalry played a role in starting the two World Wars and whose reconciliation paved the way for European integration.