MEPs assess the results of the 19 December EU summit with European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

In their gathering in Brussels, EU Heads of State or Government reviewed the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s support to Kyiv, alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The European Council also assessed the situation in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Gaza and Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime.

In her address to the European Council, EP President Roberta Metsola called on leaders to step up their efforts to assert Europe’s place on the world stage, stressing that Europe has a role to play in Ukraine, in our European neighbourhood, in the Middle East, in Latin America and around the world.

Other topics on the agenda of the leaders included the EU’s geopolitical role, crisis prevention and response, and migration management. The December European Council was the first chaired by President António Costa. The debate on Wednesday will be his first with MEPs since he took office.

Debate on the conclusions of December European Council

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Debate on December European Council

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MEPs review the outcome of the 19 December European Council meeting with Presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. The latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East are among the expected topics of discussion. Closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, and António COSTA, President of the European Council.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024: Closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, and António COSTA, President of the European Council

MEPs review the outcome of the 19 December European Council meeting with Presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. The latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East are among the expected topics of discussion.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024: MEPs debate

MEPs review the outcome of the 19 December European Council meeting with Presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. The latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East are among the expected topics of discussion. One round of political group speakers.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024: One round of political group speakers

MEPs review the outcome of the 19 December European Council meeting with Presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. The latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East are among the expected topics of discussion. Opening statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024: Opening statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission

This news item shows extracts from the debate in which MEPs assess with European Commission and Council presidents the results of the 19 December EU summit. In particular, they take stock of the latest events in Ukraine and the Middle East, economic competitiveness, bilateral relations with the United States, and migration policies.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024: extracts from the debate

MEPs review the outcome of the 19 December European Council meeting with Presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. The latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East are among the expected topics of discussion. Opening statement by António COSTA, President of the European Council.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024: Opening statement by António COSTA, President of the European Council

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, answers journalists questions following her participation at the European Council meeting. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the European Council meeting: Q&A

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, speaks to the press following her participation at the European Council meeting. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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