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EU Leaders Informal Summit In Alden Biesen Castle

President of France Emmanuel Macron talks to the media and international press during a doorstep briefing after the end of the Informal EU leaders' retreat 2026 summit, at Alden Biesen Castle hosted by the European Council President. The European leaders meeting was about how to deepen the single market, reduce economic dependencies, strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, planning the future initiative roadmap 'one Europe, one market' and boost competitiveness through common actions. Rijkoven, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium on February 12, 2026 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13312192
Date Taken	12 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto

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