Five things to watch out for at the EU’s crisis summit.

Gabriel Gavin   Politico.eu23 April 2026
Leaders are jetting in to Cyprus to discuss the Middle East and the EU budget.

It will be the first time that the leaders have gathered since Viktor Orbán’s election defeat.

After the dinner in Ayia Napa, closed-door talks kick off on Friday, followed by a sit-down with Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the Gulf nations to discuss regional security.