EU leaders to convene in Rome for March summit marking Treaty of Rome anniversary
EU heads will meet in Rome for the March European Council summit, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
The upcoming March European Council summit will be held in the Italian capital, a one-off decision made after the Brussels meeting last week. All 27 member states have agreed to move the venue, which is normally Brussels, for this special occasion. A senior EU official confirmed that preparations are under way and that Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has signed off on the plan.
Why it matters
Holding the summit in Rome highlights the EU's founding treaty and signals unity among member states.
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