Debate on European Summit October 23 and 24 October 14, 2025 The House of Representatives will debate on Thursday, October 16, about the European summit of October 23 and 24. It will discuss, among other things, the positions the cabinet can take during that meeting in Brussels. You can follow the debate via the livestream and Debat Direct from 10:15 AM. Prime Minister Dick Schoof will come to the House for the debate. Schoof represents the Netherlands at the summit next week. Topics of the European summitOn the agenda of the European summit are, among other things, the Russian aggression against Ukraine, strengthening the competitiveness of the European Union, the situation in the Middle East, migration, and housing. There will also be discussions about defense and security. Interruption of election recessThe House of Representatives interrupts the election recess for the debate. This recess runs until Wednesday, October 29, the day of the elections for the House of Representatives. After the debate, votes will be cast on the submitted motions. Follow live, watch back, and read moreFollow the debate from 10:15 AM via External link: Debat Direct. You can also watch the debate again via this link. Read the documents related to this debate.