14 December 2006
The Prime Minister has joined fellow European leaders for a summit in Brussels. EU enlargement, migration, climate change and energy are at the top of the agenda.
The European Council meeting is also looking forward to the German Presidency in 2007, which will concentrate on energy security and economic competitiveness.
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett is also at the summit for talks with Foreign Ministers on the Middle East and the latest situation in the Darfur region of Sudan.
The Prime Minister’s Official Spokesman said yesterday that the UK Government did not see Turkish membership as being a big issue for this summit as the accession process is continuing, but remained "fully committed" to their membership.
Webchat with Minister for Europe
Don’t miss your chance to quiz the Minister for Europe, Geoff Hoon, about European issues. He’ll be on the Downing Street website answering your questions on Tuesday 19 December from 1515 GMT.
You might want to question him about Turkey’s application to join the EU or you may have some questions following Tony Blair’s visit to the European Council.