Press briefing - Informal EU leaders' retreat of 12 February 2026 10:12 The press briefing will take place on Tuesday, 10 February at 14.30. European Council

The press briefing ahead of the informal EU leaders' retreat of 12 February 2026 will take place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at 14.30 in the Justus Lipsius building press room.

This briefing will be "off the record".

The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists or journalists accredited for the meeting will be able to participate and ask questions either in person at the Justus Lipsius press room or remotely.

To attend the event remotely, please use the link below to register and have the possibility to ask questions.

• Deadline for registration: Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at 13.30

Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline.

• Registration page
• Media accreditation for journalists