EU Leaders Confront Russia, China, Trump Pressures at Belgian Summit

• EU leaders meet in Belgium to address challenges from US President Donald Trump, China's economic tactics, and Russia's hybrid threats.
• Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever highlights the need for a change in course for Europe's diplomacy and trade.
• Divisions emerge between leaders: Germany's Merz and Italy's Meloni advocate deregulation and closer US ties, while France's Macron pushes for 'European preference' in key industries and defense.
• Macron calls for EU companies to get priority in defense spending and for new financial instruments like 'Eurobonds for the future' to challenge dollar hegemony.
• Germany and Italy propose cutting EU red tape, strengthening the single market, and an ambitious trade policy, echoing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's focus on economic strength.