MEPs outline their expectations for the 18-19 December EU summit in a debate with the European Commission and the Danish Council Presidency.

MEPs are expected to focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy.

At their meeting, EU leaders will also address the situation in the Middle East, the next EU long term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework), the EU’s enlargement strategy as well as ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.

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EP Plenary debate on the Parliament’s priorities for the December European Council

MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025. MEPs focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy. At their meeting, EU leaders will also address the situation in the Middle East, the next EU long term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework), the EU’s enlargement strategy as well as ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Third part of MEPs debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025: MEPs debate (part 3)

MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025. MEPs focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy. At their meeting, EU leaders will also address the situation in the Middle East, the next EU long term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework), the EU’s enlargement strategy as well as ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Second part of MEPs debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025. MEPs focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy. At their meeting, EU leaders will also address the situation in the Middle East, the next EU long term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework), the EU’s enlargement strategy as well as ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. First part of MEPs debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025. MEPs focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy. At their meeting, EU leaders will also address the situation in the Middle East, the next EU long term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework), the EU’s enlargement strategy as well as ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. One round of political group leaders.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025: one round of political group speakers

MEPs outline their expectations for the 18-19 December EU summit in a debate with Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. MEPs focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy. At their meeting, EU leaders will also address the situation in the Middle East, the next EU long-term budget, the EU’s enlargement strategy, and ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen EU competitiveness. Opening statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025: opening statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025

This News item presents extracts from the debate on the reparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support Ukraine, transatlantic relations and the EU’s strategic autonomy. MEPs outline their expectations for the 18-19 December EU summit in a debate with the European Commission and the Danish Council Presidency. MEPs focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support Ukraine, transatlantic relations and the EU’s strategic autonomy: extracts from the debate

MEPs outline their expectations for the 18-19 December EU summit in a debate with Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. MEPs focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, relations with the US and the EU’s strategic autonomy. At their meeting, EU leaders will also address the situation in the Middle East, the next EU long-term budget, the EU’s enlargement strategy, and ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen EU competitiveness. Opening statement by Marie BJERRE, Danish Minister for European Affairs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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