In a debate with the Commission and the Belgian Presidency, MEPs outline their expectations for the 21 -22 March EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for Ukraine. They also discuss the war in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle East as well as security and defence issues. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight; and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions

statement

Strasbourg

debate

plenary session

ŠEFČOVIČ, Maroš (SK, EC)

LAHBIB, Hadja (BE)

European Council meeting 21-22 march 2024 (T)

Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024: Closing statements by Council and Commission

SOUNDBITE (English), Maro&scaron; &Scaron;EFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, -

SOUNDBITE (English), Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, -