EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - European Council meetings : Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (catch the eye interventions)

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. Third part of the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (part 3/3)

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. Second part of the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. First part of the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (political group leaders)

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council; by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council, Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the EU Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the EU Commission

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell during a debate in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy. During the debate, representatives qualify "war crimes" the latest attacks in Bucha by Russian soldiers ; call on a strict stop of the gas importation from Russia and demand more support to the people of Ukraine.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022; including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation: extracts from the debate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, answers to the press after her participation to the European Council in Brussels.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation to the European Council: Questions - answers

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, addresses the press after her participation to the European Council in Brussels.

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

President Metsola arrives at the European Council where she addresses Heads of State or Government. She delivers a a statement to the press.

European Council (24-25 March): arrival and doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

President Metsola addresses Heads of State or Government at the European Council and hold a press conference. The European Council discusses Russian military aggression against Ukraine, security and defence, energy, economic issues, COVID-19 and external relations.

European Council (24-25 March): arrival and doorstep of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, roundtable, extracts from the press conference

MEPs assess the 10-11 March informal summit’s outcome in Versailles, where leaders decided on further measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also outline their priorities for this week’s 24-25 March spring summit, which will again be dominated by the war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is set to participate. COVID-19 and economic recovery as well as the European Semester will also be on the agenda. Closing statements by Maros SEFCOVIC, vicepresident of the European Commission and by Clement BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs.

Debriefing of the European Council 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022: closing statements by Maros SEFCOVIC, vicepresident of the EU Commission and by Clement BEAUNE, French Minister of State for EU Affairs

MEPs assess the 10-11 March informal summit’s outcome in Versailles, where leaders decided on further measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also outline their priorities for this week’s 24-25 March spring summit, which will again be dominated by the war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is set to participate. COVID-19 and economic recovery as well as the European Semester will also be on the agenda. Third part of the debate.

Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (Part 3/3)

MEPs assess the 10-11 March informal summit’s outcome in Versailles, where leaders decided on further measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also outline their priorities for this week’s 24-25 March spring summit, which will again be dominated by the war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is set to participate. COVID-19 and economic recovery as well as the European Semester will also be on the agenda. Second part of the debate.

Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (Part 2/3)

MEPs assess the 10-11 March informal summit’s outcome in Versailles, where leaders decided on further measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also outline their priorities for this week’s 24-25 March spring summit, which will again be dominated by the war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is set to participate. COVID-19 and economic recovery as well as the European Semester will also be on the agenda. First part of the debate.

Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (Part 1/3)

MEPs assess the 10-11 March informal summit’s outcome in Versailles, where leaders decided on further measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also outline their priorities for this week’s 24-25 March spring summit, which will again be dominated by the war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is set to participate. COVID-19 and economic recovery as well as the European Semester will also be on the agenda. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Debriefing of the European Council of the 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022: opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the EU Council and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

During the plenary session in Brussels, MEPs assess the 10-11 March informal summit’s outcome in Versailles, where leaders decided on urther measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also outline their priorities for this week’s 24-25 March spring summit, which will again be dominated by the war in Ukraine, discuss the dependance of EU on Russia's gas and the situation of refugees.

European Council meetings: Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022: extracts from the debate

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