European Parliament President Roberta Metsoal participates in the European Council meeting on 17-18 October 2024. EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss key topics such as Russia’s war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, competitiveness, migration, and foreign affairs. Discussions focus on military and humanitarian support for Ukraine, efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, and enhancing Europe’s industrial and technological competitiveness. Leaders also address migration policies and preparations for upcoming climate and biodiversity conferences.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the European Council Meeting (17-18 October)

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.

Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

European Council Meeting 17-18 October - Press conference

European Council Meeting 17-18 October

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

Q&A by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on her participation at the European Council meeting on 17th and 18th October. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the European Council on her participation to the European Council: Q&A

Opening remarks by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on her participation at the European Council meeting on 17th and 18th October. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

Roberta METSOLA, EP President; participates at the European Council. This news item shows extracts from her arrival, doorstep, roundtable and the press conference after the summit. This news item contains key messages on continuous and strong support to Ukraine, migration policies to effectively return migrants to third countries and the role of the Parliament in scrutinising the commissioners-designate.

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

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at the European Council meeting (17/10/2024). She addresses the main topics on top of European Parliament's agenda to be discussed with EU leaders: support to Ukraine, migration challenges and the situation in Gaza and Lebanon. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

Before the European summit, Socialist leaders meet in Brussels. Arrivals and doorstep by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), S&D Group Leader at the European Parliament.

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

Before the European summit, European People's Party leaders meet in Brussels. This news item shows the arrival and doorsteps of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and EU leaders.

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

Before the European summit, Renew Europe leaders meet in Brussels.

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

Before the European summit, Patriots.eu leaders meet in Brussels. Arrivals and statements by jordan BARDELLA (PfE, FR), Group Leader of the Patriots for Europe at the European Parliament.

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