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.

European Council, 24-25 June 2021

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

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

European Council: - Press Conference

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021 and Relaunch of the Malta Declaration

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, in Amsterdam on the 06/07/21 and announcements of the results of the second voting session (06/07), notably on Railway safety and signalling; Assessing the state of play of the ERTMS deployment; Common system of value added tax; conferral of implementing powers to the Commission to determine the meaning of the terms used in certain provisions ; Financial Activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2020; Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2019; Protection of the EU’s financial interests - combatting fraud - annual report 2019; Citizens’ dialogues and Citizens’ participation in the EU decision-making; Trade related aspects and implications of COVID-19; EU-NATO cooperation in the context of transatlantic relations; etc

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)

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021. One round political group leaders

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

During the debate on the results of the 24-25 June European Council, MEPs discuss with Charles MICHEL, President of the Council and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, mainly on the Hungary’s recently-adopted law which prevents the depiction of LGBTIQ content in material intended for minors .

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

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs 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. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021. MEPs debate (part 1)

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

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021. MEPs debate (part 2)

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

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs 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 in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight and by and by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

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

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council in Brussels: arrivals

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals

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

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

Socialist leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals and roundtable. Statements Ylva JOHANSSON, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Paolo GENTILONI, EU Commissioner for Economy, Alexis TSIPRAS, Former Greek Prime Minister, Fofi GENNIMATA, Leader of Pasok.

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

David SASSOLI, President of the European Parliament, gives a press conference after his participation ahead of the European Council meeting on 24-25 June 2021, in Brussels. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

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

David SASSOLI, EP President, gives a press conference on the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021, in Brussels: questions and answers with journalists.

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

David SASSOLI, EP President, gives a press conference ahead the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021. Arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President, and extracts from the press conference: the EP President David Sassoli reports in the press conference the remarks adressed to the Council, about topic like general health and the EU digital Covid Certificate, immigration and rule of law in Hungary.

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

During the plenary session (23-24 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the 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: first round of political leaders

During the plenary session (23-24 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021 and relaunch of the Malta Declaration. MEPs debate

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

During the plenary session (23-24 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021 and relaunch of the Malta Declaration. Closing statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Portuguese State Secretary for European Affairs and President in office of the Council of the European Union, and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight.

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

During the plenary session (23-24 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 June 2021 and relaunch of the Malta Declaration. Opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Portuguese State Secretary for European Affairs and President in office of the Council of the European Union, and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

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

During the plenary session (23-24 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the LGBTQI situation in Member states. Several MEPs criticised the recently asopted Hungarian legislation that prohibits sharing content with minors that is seen as promoting homosexuality or sex reassignment. They urged the Council and the Commission to implement legislation and procedures for the protection of rule of law.

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