The European Parliament press kit for the informal EU summit on April 23-24, 2026, includes key priorities such as the next EU long-term budget, addressing the situation in the Middle East, and discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine. President Roberta Metsola will lead discussions at the summit. The Budget Committee proposed a €1.78 trillion budget for 2028-2034, aiming for a 10% increase for key EU programs. Parliament will debate and vote on the budget on April 28 and 29, respectively, requiring their consent for regulation approval. Discussions also covered events in Iran, expressing solidarity with the people and emphasizing the need to avoid escalation.