MEPs convene to discuss the priorities for the upcoming October European Council, assessing the latest developments in the ongoing war in Ukraine and the escalating conflict in the Middle East with the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency. As the summit approaches on 17-18 October in Brussels, MEPs will deliberate on how the EU can enhance its support for Ukraine amidst Russian aggression and respond effectively to the ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza and Lebanon, alongside Iran's missile strikes on Israel.

Additionally, EU leaders will address strategies to bolster the European economy's competitiveness, inspired by Mario Draghi’s report advocating for increased public investment and extensive economic reforms. Migration management and border protection will also be key topics on the agenda, reflecting the EU's ongoing commitment to addressing complex challenges within the region.

European Council meeting 17-18 October 2024 (T)

Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

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

Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and by János BÓKA, Hungarian Minister for European Affairs. MEPs discuss the priorities for the upcoming October European Council, assessing the latest developments in the ongoing war in Ukraine and the escalating conflict in the Middle East with the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency.

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

Point of order by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statements by János BÓKA, Hungarian Minister for European Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the EC. MEPs discuss the priorities for the upcoming October European Council, assessing the latest developments in the ongoing war in Ukraine and the escalating conflict in the Middle East with the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency.

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

MEPs assess with the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East. Ahead of the summit of the Heads of State or Government in Brussels on 17-18 October, plenary discuss how the EU can continue supporting Kyiv against Russian aggression, and the EU’s response to the latest events in the Middle East, where Israeli forces continue their attacks on Gaza and have intensified their actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon. in Lebanon, while Iran has launched missiles against Israel. At their meeting, EU leaders will also focus on making the European economy more competitive, improving the competitiveness of the European economy, following the publication of Mario Draghi’s report calling for a boost of public investment and wide-ranging economic reforms., and on ways to manage migration flows and ensure border protection.

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

MEPs discuss the priorities for the upcoming October European Council, assessing the latest developments in the ongoing war in Ukraine and the escalating conflict in the Middle East with the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency.

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