MEPs debate on the conclusions adopted by the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023 and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause. During their meeting, EU heads of state or government assessed the situation in Israel and Gaza, following Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October and the subsequent Israeli military response in the Gaza Strip. Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU were also discussed by leaders. The progress in negotiations between Council and Parliament on the reform of the asylum and migration system was also on the table. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight

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ŠEFČOVIČ, Maroš (SK, EC)

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European Council meeting 26-27 October 2023 (T)

Joint debate - Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause: closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive VP of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal

SOUNDBITE (English), Maro&#353; &#352;EF&#268;OVI&#268;, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, -