Jetten hosts European Council president Costa for dinner before EU summit
The prime minister and European Council President António Costa meet on Friday 9 October to go through the agenda of the 15 and 16 October EU summit, which includes the EU's long-term budget and migration.
Prime Minister Jetten receives European Council President António Costa for a working dinner at the Catshuis in The Hague on Friday 9 October 2026.
The meeting comes ahead of the European Council of 15 and 16 October. The talks focus on the agenda of that summit, the Ministry of General Affairs said.
Topics include the Multiannual Financial Framework (Meerjarig Financieel Kader, MFK), the EU's long-term budget. The two will also discuss competitiveness, Ukraine, the Middle East and migration.
EU enlargement and reforms, and EU security and defence, are also on the list.
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Catshuis
The prime minister's official residence in The Hague. It is used mainly for meetings and receptions, such as talks between the cabinet, employers and unions.