European Union plans March 2027 summit in Rome for treaty anniversary

The European Union is preparing to hold a summit in Rome in March 2027 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, Euronews reported. The planned gathering comes as Italy faces the prospect of an early spring election. [1]

If approved, the event would mark the first time an anniversary celebration is combined with an official European Council summit held outside Brussels, according to Euronews. European Union leaders normally gather in Brussels for their official summits. [1]

To change the venue, European Council President António Costa must formally propose the move, Euronews reported. The change of location is subject to unanimous approval from member states. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, Italy is among several major European nations where real wages are projected to drop between early 2026 and 2027. Economic forecasts indicate that real wages in Italy are expected to stay below early 2026 levels until at least the end of 2027. [8]