The European Council held an exchange of views with the President of Ukraine. The European Council addressed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in all its dimensions and reviewed progress on the Union’s comprehensive support to Ukraine and its people as Ukraine exercises its inherent right to self-defence.

The European Council is deeply alarmed by the dramatic military escalation in the Middle East and the risk this represents for the entire region. It calls on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, put an end to all hostilities immediately and fully abide by international law, including international humanitarian law. The European Union is fully committed to helping de-escalate the situation and reduce tensions. The European Council held an in-depth strategic discussion on migration in all its dimensions and across all routes.

&nbsp;The European Council also calls for enhanced cooperation with countries of origin and transit, through comprehensive mutually beneficial partnerships, to address root causes and to fight trafficking and smuggling with a view to preventing loss of life and irregular departures. Visa policy alignment by neighbouring countries is an important element in this regard. Safe and legal pathways in line with national competences are key for regular and orderly migration.

European Council, 17-18 October 2024

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Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President following her participation to the European Council: opening remarks

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

European Council Meeting 17-18 October - Press conference

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at the European Council meeting (17/10/2024)

European Council Meeting 17-18 October

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

PES leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

Patriot.eu leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

Renew Europe leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024: point of order by Roberta METSOLA, EP President Opening statements by János BÓKA, Hungarian Minister for European Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the EC

Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024: MEPs debate

Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024: Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commission's Executive Vice-President and János BÓKA, Hungarian Minister for European Affairs

Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024: extracts from the debate

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