MEPs debate the outcome of the 18- 19 June European Council with  European Council President António Costa and the European Commission representatives. 

At their meeting in Brussels, leaders met with President Zelenskyy to discuss the situation in Ukraine, underlining the EU’s continued military support for Ukraine and its commitment to increasing external pressure on Russia. EU leaders also focused on the situation in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, and welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the USA and Iran. 

During their meeting, leaders also discussed the 2028-2034 EU long-term budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF), security and defence in the context of ongoing hybrid threats, migration management, and enlargement. They called for stronger relations with Armenia following the country’s recent parliamentary elections.

Plenary debate on EUCO conclusions of 18/19 June

EU leaders and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola meet in Brussels for a two-day summit.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to EUCO

June EU summit/EU-China economic relations. In a joint debate on Wednesday morning, MEPs will outline their expectations for the 18-19 June European Council and discuss the future of EU-China economic relations with European Commission and Council Presidency representatives.

Preparation of EUCO 18-19 June 2026, EU-China relations

EP Plenary Session - July 2026 - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026

Roberta METSOLA, EP President signs the Joint Declaration Culture for Europe - Europe for Culture with Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus and  Ursula Von Der Leyen, EC President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the European Council meeting

EPP pre-summit

EP Plenary Session - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, closes the debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026. EU leaders met with President Zelenskyy, reaffirming military support for Ukraine and vowing to intensify pressure on Russia, while addressing Middle East tensions, the 2028-2034 EU budget, defence, migration, and enlargement, and calling for closer ties with Armenia.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026: closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

MEP debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026. EU leaders met with President Zelenskyy, reaffirming military support for Ukraine and vowing to intensify pressure on Russia, while addressing Middle East tensions, the 2028-2034 EU budget, defence, migration, and enlargement, and calling for closer ties with Armenia.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026: MEP debate

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, open the debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026. EU leaders met with President Zelenskyy, reaffirming military support for Ukraine and vowing to intensify pressure on Russia, while addressing Middle East tensions, the 2028-2034 EU budget, defence, migration, and enlargement, and calling for closer ties with Armenia. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026: opening statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and European Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

This News item shows extracts from the debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026. EU leaders met with President Zelenskyy, reaffirming military support for Ukraine and vowing to intensify pressure on Russia, while addressing Middle East tensions, the 2028-2034 EU budget, defence, migration, and enlargement, and calling for closer ties with Armenia. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026: extracts from the debate

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, holds a press conference following her participation at the European Council meeting in Brussels. Question and answer with journalists.

Press Conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the European Council meeting: Q&A

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, holds a press conference following her participation at the European Council meeting in Brussels. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Press Conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the European Council meeting: opening remarks

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives a doorstep prior to her participation to the 18-19 June European Council meeting. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Arrival and doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at the 18-19 June European Council meeting

This video shows extracts from EP President Roberta METSOLA's participation to the European Council meeting: her arrival and doorstep and a roundtable of the meeting.

European Council meeting 18-19 June 2026 (T)

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