EU Summit Agrees Five Short-Term Energy Measures Amid Divisions on Ukraine, Budget

EU leaders concluded a two-day summit with five short-term measures to address the energy crisis, despite deep divisions over action, budget, and Ukraine. The measures were announced by Council President Costa and Commission President von der Leyen, signaling a compromise but leaving long-term strategy unresolved. The agreement underscores internal friction that may constrain future EU policy coherence on energy and Ukraine.