MEPs present their demands and expectations one day ahead of the EU summit on 14-15 December. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support for the country and its people, on the situation in the Middle East and on EU enlargement policy, including the stabilisation and association process. They also discuss the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget with a view to reaching an agreement, security and defence issues as well as external relations. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight and Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union-

statement

Strasbourg

debate

plenary session

ŠEFČOVIČ, Maroš (SK, EC)

European Council

NAVARRO RÍOS, Pascual Ignacio

European Council meeting 14-15 December 2023 (T)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023: Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive VP of the EC in charge of the EU Green Deal and Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for EU

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SOUNDBITE (Spanish), Pascual Ignacio NAVARRO R&#205;OS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union, -