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EU leaders skip Leaders’ Summit at COP31
European Union leaders did not attend the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, opting for private meetings to set their negotiating stance. Brazilian President Lula featured prominently at the summit, while French President Macron was absent.
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First item: 11 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 10:52
How outlets tell it
EuronewsEuronews reports EU leaders' absence from the Leaders’ Summit, highlighting private talks to shape negotiation positions.
RFIRFI highlights the opening of the heads‑of‑state summit with Lula in focus and Emmanuel Macron absent, describing the event as a mandatory appointment.
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Timeline
11 November 2026
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EU leaders desert the COP31 Summit Leaders: why are they missing?
Original headline: Leader UE disertano il Leaders’ Summit di COP31: perché mancano?
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COP31: Heads of State summit opens, Brazilian President Lula starring Emmanuel Macron absent
Original headline: COP31: le sommet des chefs d’État s'ouvre, le président brésilien Lula en vedette, Emmanuel Macron absent
