The spring European Council will focus on economic affairs. Heads of state or government will also look at a number of the other pressing issues, including taxation and foreign affairs. Finally, EU leaders will also discuss Brexit (in an EU 27 format) and eurozone (Euro Summit format).

 
EU leaders will adopt conclusions on several issues relevant for jobs, growth and competitiveness. Heads of state or government are also expected to address trade issues. EU leaders will hold a debate on taxation, in particular in the digital economy. The European Council will be invited to adopt conclusions on Western Balkans, ahead of the May summit in Sofia. In the light of events, the heads of state or government may address specific foreign policy issues. The Bulgarian Prime Minister, who represents the state currently holding the rotating presidency, will brief other leaders on the implementation of earlier European Council conclusions, including ongoing work on the reform of the Common European Asylum System.The European Council (Art. 50), in an EU 27 format, will review the state of the negotiations following the United Kingdom's notification of its intention to leave the EU and adopt additional guidelines.

European Council, 22 and 23 March 2018

(01) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - Closing statement by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC (09:34 - 09:38)

(02) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - Opening statement by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC (08:44 - 08:47)

(01) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (08:47 - 08:50)

(01) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - Opening statement by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council (08:35 - 08:44)

(04) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) (08:55 - 08:58)

(07) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Nigel FARAGE (EFDD, UK) (09:04 - 09:05)

(03) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK) (08:53 - 08:55)

(08) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Harald VILIMSKY (ENF, AT) (09:05 - 09:07)

(05) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE) (08:58 - 09:01)

(02) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - Closing statement by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council (09:38 - 09:40)

(09) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Zoltán BALCZÓ (NI, HU) (09:07 - 09:09)

(06) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (GUE/NGL, EL) (09:01 - 09:04)

Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018

Plenary session- Opening of the debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018

(02) EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018 - First round of political group speakers: Maria João RODRIGUES (S&D, PT) (08:50 - 08:54)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018: extracts from the debate

Last minute briefing

Press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, on the European Council (22-23 March 2018) (16:12 - 16:18)

Press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, on the European Council (22-23 March 2018) : Questions & Answers (16:18 - 16:36)

European Council: extracts from the press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

European Council: arrival of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, roundtable and statement

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Summit: arrivals and statements

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