18 December 2025 (MIA) 

Worldwide — International Migrants Day.

Brussels — A summit of EU leaders focusses on whether the bloc should tap frozen Russian central bank assets to help Ukraine's finances amid opposition from Belgium, which holds most of the Russian funds.

Frankfurt — European Central Bank delivers its final interest rate decision of the year, with its three key rates unchanged since June.

London — Bank of England rate decision.

Brussels — A farmers’ protest could draw thousands of participants from across Europe, with unions opposing planned reforms to EU agricultural policy and a proposed trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc.