EU leaders met in Brussels for a two-day summit. On 24 June they discussed COVID-19, migration and external relations, including Turkey and Russia. They also met UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In the evening, they discussed the EU fundamental value of LGBTIQ non-discrimination. On 25 June economic recovery and the challenges for the euro area were on the agenda.

The European Council welcomed the good progress on vaccination and the overall improvement in the epidemiological situation. The leaders also stressed the need to continue vaccination efforts, be vigilant and coordinated, particularly in developments such as the emergence and spread of variants of concern. EU leaders also acknowledged the importance of the agreements reached on the EU digital COVID certificate and on the revision of the two Council recommendations on travel within the EU and non-essential travel into the EU. EU countries are to apply them in a manner that will help achieve the full return to free movement as soon as the public health situation allows.

The European Council discussed the migration situation on the various routes. While the measures taken by the EU and its member states have brought down the overall irregular flows in recent years, developments on some routes give rise to concern and require continued vigilance and urgent action. EU leaders agreed that mutually beneficial partnerships and cooperation with countries of origin and transit will be intensified to prevent loss of life and to reduce pressure on European borders, as part of the EU's external action.

Leaders also reviewed the state of play on the implementation of the EU's Next Generation EU recovery plan. They underlined the importance of full and timely implementation of the national recovery and resilience plans while protecting the financial interest of the EU. They encouraged the Commission and the Council to take the work on the plans' approval forward to enable member states to use the recovery funding to its full potential.

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European Council, 24-25 June 2021

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021: extracts from the debate

Debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021: opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission, and Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

Debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021: MEPs debate 2/2

Debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021: MEPs debate 1/2

Debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021: one round political group leaders

EP Plenary session.- Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021

Ambiance shots prior to the plenary session; point of order by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL) on the attack of a Dutch journalist, Peter R. de Vries, and announcements of the results of the second voting session (06/07)

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President, on the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021

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

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals

Renew leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals and roundtable

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021

European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021: arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President, and extracts from the press conference

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President, on the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021: questions and answers

Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021 and Relaunch of the Malta Declaration: first round of political leaders

Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021 and Relaunch of the Malta Declaration: closing statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Council of the European Union and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

EP Plenary session (23 - 24/06): editing shots

Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021 and Relaunch of the Malta Declaration: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ

Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021 and Relaunch of the Malta Declaration: MEPs debate

LGBTQI situation in Member states: extracts from the debate

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