<p>The European Council will meet on 17 and 18 October 2019 to discuss a number of important issues, including EU long-term budget, priorities for the next 5 years and Brexit.</p>

<p>EU leaders will discuss the long-term EU budget on the basis of the work of Finland's presidency; a follow-up to the strategic agenda and the priorities for the EU for the years 2019-2024. President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will be invited to present the priorities of the new Commission. The European Council is also expected to adopt a decision appointing Christine Lagarde as President of the European Central Bank. EU leaders are expected to talk about international aspects of climate change, following the UN Climate Action Summit and ahead of the Climate Conference in Santiago de Chile in December. They will also discuss the state of play regarding Brexit.</p>

European Council, 17 and 18 October 2019

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: Closing statements by Michel BARNIER, EC Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the UK and by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council

European Council

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President, following his address to the European Council, 17-18/10/2019

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: MEPs debate (part 1)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: MEPs debate (part 2)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: Arrivals and opening

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: extracts from the debate on other topics

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: Round of political group speakers

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: Opening statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council and by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC

Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019

European Council: extracts from the press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President, following his address to the European Council, 17-18/10/2019: questions and answers

Liberal leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals and statements

European Council: final statement by David SASSOLI, EP President

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Counci: arrivals and statements

European Council: MEPs statements

European Council: arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President and roundtable

Socialist leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals and statements

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: extracts from the debate (1/2)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: Closing statement by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, for the Finnish Presidency

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: extracts from the debate (2/2)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: First round of political group leaders

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