But what are the threats and will they be addressed at the EU summit?

The pledge to double aid was made at an EU summit.

Proposals at the EU summit have not convinced the markets.

This comes just as they are gearing up for the "last chance" EU summit.

By the time this week's EU summit is over, we shall have a clearer idea of what lies ahead in 2012.

The government has displayed the same level of negotiating skill we saw in the EU summit, she says.

The decision must be made by the EU summit in June, at the latest.

Or, at the latest, by the full EU summit in March.

The next EU summit can further strengthen this process.

We are hearing reports that the next EU summit will be held on February 3, 2012.