On Tuesday morning, MEPs discuss the results of the latest EU summits, particularly the Special European Council of 1 February, with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen. The special summit agreed on a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine within the EU budget. As regards the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF), MEPs set out their position emphasizing the urgency of future-proofing the EU budget, on 3 October. Following the Commission’s proposal, Parliament endorsed an extra €10 billion for the years 2024-2027, in addition to the €65.8 billion proposed by the Commission.

Plenary debate - Special European Council of 1st of February

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, attends the Special European Council meeting held in Brussels on the 1st February 2024.  As a follow-up to the European Council meeting on 14 and 15 December 2023, EU leaders discuss the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021-2027, including support to Ukraine.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the Special European Council

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

Special European Council - Press Conference

Special European Council

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The special summit was about finding an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, and Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council.

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The special summit was about finding an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. Second part of the debate.

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The special summit was about finding an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. First part of the debate.

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The special summit was about finding an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. One round of political leaders.

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: one round of political leaders

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February. In particular, the €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine and the agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: extracts from the debate

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The special summit was about finding an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. Opening statements by the Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: opening statements by the Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission

As a follow-up to the European Council meeting on 14 and 15 December 2023, EU leaders discuss the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021-2027, including support to Ukraine. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, holds a press conference and answers questions from the press following her participation at the European Council meeting. The transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check agaisnt delivery

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the European Council meeting: questions and answers

As a follow-up to the European Council meeting on 14 and 15 December 2023, EU leaders discuss the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021-2027, including support to Ukraine. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, holds a press conference following her participation at the European Council meeting. The transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check agaisnt delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President following her participation at the European Council meeting: opening statement

As a follow-up to the European Council meeting on 14 and 15 December 2023, EU leaders discuss the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021-2027, including support to Ukraine. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, attends the Special European Council on 1st February 2024. This news item shows extracts from the arrival and doorstep of President Metsola to the Council, extracts from the roundtable and extracts from her statement during the press conference held after the meeting.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at the Special European Council: arrival, doorstep, roundtable and extracts from the press conference

As a follow-up to the European Council meeting on 14 and 15 December 2023, EU leaders discuss the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021-2027, including support to Ukraine. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, holds a press point during the Special European Council in Brussels. The transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check agaisnt delivery.

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at the Special European Council

MEPs discuss with Council's Presidency and Commission's President the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023, in particular on the €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine that has been vetoed by Hungary. The Parliament also debate on the agenda of the special European Council on 1 February 2024, during which an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and financial aid to Ukraine will be discussed. MEPs additionally debate on the Rule of law situation with Hungary and possible actions to take.

Joint debate on European Council meetings: extracts from the debate

MEPs discuss the December European Council, the 1 February Special summit and assess the situation in Hungary with the European Council's and Commission's presidents. During their meeting on 14 - 15 December, heads of state or government agreed, among other things, to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and grant candidate status to Georgia. Closing statement Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions.

Joint debate on European Council meetings: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive VP of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs

MEPs discuss the December European Council, the 1 February Special summit and assess the situation in Hungary with the European Council's and Commission's presidents. During their meeting on 14 - 15 December, heads of state or government agreed, among other things, to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and grant candidate status to Georgia. Second part of MEPs debate.

Joint debate on European Council meetings: MEP debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss the December European Council, the 1 February Special summit and assess the situation in Hungary with the European Council's and Commission's presidents. During their meeting on 14 - 15 December, heads of state or government agreed, among other things, to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and grant candidate status to Georgia. First part of MEPs debate.

Joint debate on European Council meetings: MEP debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss the December European Council, the 1 February Special summit and assess the situation in Hungary with the European Council's and Commission's presidents. During their meeting on 14 - 15 December, heads of state or government agreed, among other things, to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and grant candidate status to Georgia. Round of the Political Group Leaders.

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