The EU summit was held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium on the 27th, and the European Council approved the new leadership candidate for the EU that evening. This is the press conference of European Commission President von der Leyen in Brussels, Belgium, on March 21. Zhao Dingzhe, a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, photographed Michel, President of the European Council, on social media on the evening of the 27th, saying that the European Council decided to nominate von der Leyen as the President of the European Commission for a second term, elected former Prime Minister Costa of Portugal as the President of the next European Council, and nominated Estonian President Callas as the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy. This is a photo taken on February 1st in Brussels, Belgium, of Portuguese Prime Minister Costa attending the EU Special Summit. Zhao Dingzhe, a journalist from Xinhua News Agency, photographed Estonian Prime Minister Karas attending the EU Special Summit on February 1st in Brussels, Belgium. According to Zhao Dingzhe, a journalist from Xinhua News Agency, Costa stated on social media that he will be committed to promoting unity among member states and focusing on advancing the EU's strategic agenda. Karas stated on social media that in the current era of geopolitical tension, obtaining nominations is a huge responsibility. She stated that the conflicts in Europe, the escalating instability in the surrounding regions and globally are the main challenges facing European foreign policy. According to EU rules, only Costa among the three individuals can be directly employed, and the other two individuals also need to go through certain procedures. The position of President of the European Commission requires a vote by the European Parliament. The originally planned two-day EU summit ended early on the evening of the 27th. EU leaders also discussed issues such as Ukraine's military aid, the Palestinian Israeli conflict, EU defense industry financing, and economic competitiveness at the summit, and adopted the EU's strategic agenda for the next five years. (Lai Xin She)