The plenary of the EP&nbsp;assessed with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen the outcome of the 15 December European Council. The situation in Ukraine and the EU aid to the country, the&nbsp;inflation,&nbsp;energy crisis, as well as relations with the US and the southern neighbourhood are among the main topics discussed.

EU heads of state and&nbsp;government met in Brussels to discuss the most pressing policy priorities for the European Union on 15 December 2022.&nbsp;The European Council focused&nbsp;on the situation in Ukraine, energy policy and the economy, and security and defence.

In a debate with Council and Commission ahead of the&nbsp;EU summit, MEPs demanded lower energy prices and allowing Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen area.

European Council, 15 December 2022

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: one round of political groups leaders (continuation)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: one round of political groups leaders

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: extracts from the debate

European Council - Press conference

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the European Council meeting 15/12: question and answers

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the European Council meeting 15/12

European Council meeting (15/12): arrival and doorstep of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, roundtable extracts from the press conference

European Council meeting (15/12): second doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

European Council meeting (15/12): doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Renew Europe leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrival and roundtable

Socialists leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and roundtable

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and roundtable

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive vicepresident of the European Commission

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate (part 2)

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate (part 1)

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: one round Political group leaders

Preparation of the European Council meeting (15/12): extracts from the debate

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

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