Preparing for the European Council meeting of 18-19 December

Starting the day’s proceedings at 9.00, MEPs will 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 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, the EU’s enlargement strategy, and ways to manage migration flows, ensure border protection, and strengthen EU competitiveness.

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Phasing out Russian gas

Following yesterday’s debate, MEPs will vote at noon on a new law banning imports of Russian natural gas. The law, designed to protect the EU’s energy security from…