The EU Heads of state or government of the Member States meet in Brussels on 17 and 18 October 2018 and look at a number of the most pressing issues.

On 17 October, EU27 leaders meet in the European Council (Art.50) to review the state of the negotiations with the UK. Ahead of this meeting, Prime Minister May updated the leaders on the UK perspective of the negotiations.

On 18 October, the agenda of the European Council meeting focuses on migration and internal security. It will be followed by the Euro Summit in an inclusive format.

European Council, 17 and 18 October 2018

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: extracts from the debate (other topics)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: extracts from the debate (Brexit)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: Statements by Donald TUSK , President of the European Council and Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC (9:12 - 9:28)

European Council 18 October 2018: arrival of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, statement and roundtable

Press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, on the European Council 18-19 October 2018: Opening remarks (10:38 - 10:44)

Press briefing by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, on the European Council (Article 50)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Philippe LAMBERTS (GREENS/EFA, BE) (10:00 - 10:04)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate 1/3 (10:19 - 10:50)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE) (9:33 - 9:38)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Sotirios ZARIANOPOULOS (NI, EL) (10:17 - 10:19)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) (9:45 - 9:52)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Nicolas BAY (ENF, FR) (10:14 - 10:17)

EP plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: Ambiance shots of the arrivals and opening by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (9:07 - 9:12)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Gabriele ZIMMER (GUE/NGL, DE) (10:04 - 10:09))

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK) (9:38 - 9:43)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Point of order by Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), after felt insulted by Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK). Discussion. (9:52 - 10:00)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate - Nigel FARAGE (EFDD, UK) and cautioning by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (10:09 - 10:14)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: Statement Antonio TAJANI, EP President - MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR) (9:28 - 9:33)

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate 2/3 (10:50 - 11:19)

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Leo VARADKAR, Irish Taoiseach: arrival and roundtable

Press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, on the European Council 18-19 October 2018: Q&A (10:44 - 10:54)

European Council 18 October 2018: extracts from the press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

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