Core Points - The EU leaders' meeting concluded on October 23, with agreements on key issues including the Ukraine situation, Middle East peace, defense development, and green digital transformation [1] - The meeting reaffirmed support for Ukraine and welcomed the initial ceasefire results in Gaza, urging all parties to fully implement the agreement for a permanent ceasefire and ensure humanitarian aid access [1] - The EU emphasized the need to advance the "two-state solution," calling for Israel to halt illegal settlement expansion and military actions [1] - On defense, EU countries agreed to significantly enhance defense preparedness by 2030, focusing on key projects such as counter-drone, air defense, and space security, while reducing external dependencies through joint R&D and production [1] - The EU also stressed the importance of promoting industrial renewal and innovation in green and digital sectors, accelerating the construction of an energy union, lowering energy costs, and strengthening autonomy in areas like artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and cloud computing to enhance Europe's strategic autonomy and global competitiveness [1]