It’s the final EU leaders’ summit of 2022 — and they’re in for a doozy.
To start, there’s a corruption scandal swirling around Brussels, raising the possibility that Qatari and Moroccan money was illicitly influencing the European Parliament’s work.
On top of that, EU leaders have given themselves a full plate of divisive issues to munch on: U.S. attempts to lure industry away from Europe, managing spiking migration, capping high gas prices, earmarking fresh aid for Ukraine, expanding Europe’s free-travel zone — the list goes on.
The goal is to get through the whole list in a single day, breaking with the normal two-day summit rhythm. That could make for a long one.
So sit back, pop some popcorn and send supportive thoughts to the POLITICO reporters who will be keeping you informed here every step of the way.
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