On 28 June 2024, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, participated in the Brussels European Council, which took place in Brussels, Belgium. 

During the Council, the European Union leaders agreed on nominations and appointments to the EU's top jobs. Kaja Kallas was appointed candidate for High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and António Costa as President-elect of the European Council. They also adopted the Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029, a political plan that guides the EU's future direction and objectives.

They also focused on the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, security and defence areas, competitiveness, migration, the Black Sea, Moldova, Georgia, hybrid threats, the fight against anti-Semitism, racism and xenophobia, and a roadmap for internal reforms.

This video shows the entire press conference given by the new EU leaders.