Romania, a central subject at the summit in Brussels. The incident with the drone in Galați, condemned in the final statement of the European Council.

The leaders of the European Union are meeting on Thursday and Friday in Brussels to address a series of essential issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and the economic challenges posed by China. Among the topics discussed is a draft joint declaration that condemns the incident of May 29, 2026, when a Russian drone struck a building in Galați, Romania. The declaration is set to be issued at the end of the discussions, and in the most recent version consulted by Politico, the European Council "strongly condemns the serious incident of May 29, 2026, in which a Russian drone loaded with explosives crashed over a residential building in Romania, and acknowledges the immediate threats to the eastern flank of the EU."

This meeting is a crucial gathering to address current challenges and ensure the stability and competitiveness of the European Union.