Ukraine, Trump and Syria dominate agenda at European Council

As EU leaders gather in Brussels today for a one-day summit, Radio Schuman previews expectations for leaders’ discussions with Euronews journalist Jorge Liboreiro.

Key topics on the agenda include the current state of EU support for Ukraine, the anticipated return of Donald Trump to the White House in January, and the EU’s next steps in addressing Syria’s fragile political landscape following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Today is also the António Costa’s inaugural summit as European Council President and the first time French President Emmanuel Macron has missed the gathering, as he attends to the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Chido on the French island of Mayotte.

We also examine a new study on jobs that may help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by  David Brodheim and Georgios Leivaditis. Music by Alexandre Jas.