Sibiu summit: EU leaders stress unity but postpone important decisions for after the elections

The informal summit of EU 27 leaders held in Sibiu, in central Romania, on May 9, saw the adoption of the Sibiu Declaration, discussions about the EU’s priorities for the coming years but also the announcement of the date when all 28 EU leaders will meet to start the process of choosing the leaders of the top EU institutions.

The heads of state and government gathered in Sibiu began the discussion about the EU’s priorities in the coming years, both in the area of internal affairs and that of global challenges. The results of the discussions will be seen in June when the EU’s Strategic Agenda for the next five years will be adopted at the European Council, Donald Tusk, the European Council president, explained.