March EU summit to take place in Rome for 70th anniversary of Treaty - sources

What happened: The March European Council summit is set to be held in Rome instead of Brussels to mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, sources said. Key numbers: 70th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome; EU leaders normally meet twice every six months in Brussels; 27 member states must agree to another venue. Why it matters: A senior EU official confirmed the process is underway and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has approved. EU rules allow an exceptional venue if all 27 agree.

The March European Council summit is set to be held in Rome instead of Brussels to mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, sources said.

A senior EU official confirmed the process is underway and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has approved. EU rules allow an exceptional venue if all 27 agree.