MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June in a debate with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, such as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam over the Dnipro river and the resulting humanitarian and ecological disaster. They are also discuss other topics, such as economic and budgetary policies, migration and EU relations with third countries. Closing statements by by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

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ŠEFČOVIČ, Maroš (SK, EC)

ROSWALL, Jessika (SE)

European Council meeting 29-30 June 2023 (T)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023: closing statements by by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

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SOUNDBITE (English), Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs, -