On 1 and 2 October, EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss foreign affairs, in particular relations with Turkey and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The leaders are also expected to address relations with China, the situation in Belarus and the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. The single market, industrial policy and digital transformation are also on the agenda

The summit, initially planned for 24 and 25 September, has been postponed as President Michel is in quarantine.

Special European Council, 1-2 October 2020

European Council - David SASSOLI, EP President

EP Plenary session: Joint debate -European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020

EP Plenary session - Joint debate -European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020

EP Plenary session- Joint debate -European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Angela MERKEL, German Chancellor

Press conference, European Parliament

David SASSOLI, EP President and Emmanuel MACRON, President of France, hold bilateral meeting during a European Summit in Brussels, 1 October, 2020

David SASSOLI, President of the European Parliament at the Special European Council

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. Arrivals and athmosphere.

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. Arrivals

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. Answer by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. Answer by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. MEPs debate 2/3

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. MEPs debate 2/3

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. MEPs debate 3/3

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. MEPs debate 3/3

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. First round Political group leaders.

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. First round Political group leaders

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs comment on the results of the special European Council meeting, in particular on escalating tensions between Turkey and its EU neighbours, on relations with China and on the situation in Belarus, in a debate with Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council. During the debate, MEPs also look ahead and give their input regarding the next regular EU summit, to be held 15-16 October.

European Council meetings of 1-2 October 2020 and of 15-16 October 2020: extracts from the joint debate

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. MEPs debate 1/3

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020. MEPs debate (part 1/3)

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Brussesl.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents: arrivals and roundtable

After his participation to the European Council, David SASSOLI, EP President, hold a press conference at the European Parliament in Brussels. QA

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President following his intervention to the European Council. Questions and answers

Socialist leaders meet ahead of the European Council, at the Sofitel Hotel in Brussels. Statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy and Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), S&D Group Leader. Round table and view of the participants.

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

Renew Europe leaders meet ahead of the European Council at the Palais d'Egmont in Brussels.

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

After his participation to the European Council, David SASSOLI, EP President, hold a press conference at the European Parliament in Brussels. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President following his intervention to the European Council

This infoclip illustrates David SASSOLI, EP President, arrival at the Special European Council (01/10/2020) and extracts of his press conference at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Special European Council (01/10/2020): arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President, roundtable and extracts from the press conference

In a series of debates with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss about the upcoming Special European Council, focusing on the dangerous escalation of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and the role of Turkey. A resolutions will be put to the vote.

Preparation of the Special European Council, focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of Turkey in the Eastern-Mediterranean: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (14-17 September 2020) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the Preparation of the Special European Council, focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of Turkey in the Eastern-Mediterranean. Opening statements by Michael ROTH, German Presidency and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the EC in charge of a stronger Europe in the World. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Preparation of the Special European Council, focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of Turkey in the Eastern-Mediterranean: Opening statements by Michael ROTH, German Presidency and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, Vice President of the EC

During the plenary session (14-17 September 2020) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the Preparation of the Special European Council, focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of Turkey in the Eastern-Mediterranean. First round of political group leaders

Preparation of the Special European Council, focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of Turkey in the Eastern-Mediterranean: First round of political group leaders

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