The June 2026 European Council meeting has a full agenda, topped by Ukraine, the next multiannual financial framework (MFF), and global economic challenges. On Ukraine, EU leaders are likely to welcome the official opening of the first negotiation cluster on 15 June, while considering European participation in future peace talks with Russia. Regarding the MFF, even if a negotiating box with figures is now on the table, the endeavour will be on making progress on the revenue side, including on new own resources. [...]