The EU general /eug/ - Pay Libya edition

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Big meeting with all the national EU leaders in Brussels today, the following will be discussed

>Security and defence
The heads of state or government will discuss counter-terrorism and how to better combat online radicalisation.
Leaders will also review progress in the strengthening of EU cooperation on external security and defence.

>Jobs, growth, and competitiveness
Leaders are expected to reaffirm their commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system, as well as to free trade and investment, while ensures it is also fair and the benefits are reciprocal.
The European Council will review efforts to deepen the single market and identify areas where progress needs to be sped up.
Leaders will endorse the country-specific recommendations and conclude the 2017 European Semester. They will also discuss issues relevant for the upcoming G20 meeting on 7-8 July in Hamburg.

>Foreign policy
President Tusk will brief the leaders about recent summits and meetings, including the meetings with US President Trump, Turkey's President Erdogan, as well as the G7 and the summit with China.
The European Council is expected to reaffirm its commitment to the Paris Agreement and to leading the fight against climate change.
Leaders will also take stock of the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

>Migration
The European Council will assess the implementation of measures taken to stem the migration flow on the Central Mediterranean route.
Leaders will also discuss developments in the Eastern Mediterranean route, the EU-Turkey Statement and instruments created to tackle the root causes of migration.
In addition, the European Council will discuss the reform of the common European asylum system, including the principles of responsibility and solidarity.

Live stream (just went live)
https://video.consilium.europa.eu/en/webcasts