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EP Newsletter – 5-8 October 2026 – Strasbourg plenary session

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European Parliament

02-10-2026

Plenary session

Briefing

Newsletter – 5-8 October 2026 – Strasbourg plenary session

Parliament’s priorities for the October European Council

On Tuesday morning, MEPs will look ahead to the 15 – 16 October EU summit in a debate with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the Irish Presidency.

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MEPs to insist on Parliament’s priorities for the EU’s long-term budget

On Wednesday, Parliament will discuss developments in the negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget since MEPs tabled their demands last April.

AGILE: Parliament set to approve new EU defence innovation programme

The programme responds to the new security environment shaped by Russia’s war on Ukraine, where fast and low-cost defence innovation cycles are critical.

Combating the cost-of-living crisis and soaring housing prices

On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss ways to make housing affordable, followed on Wednesday by a debate with Commission and Council representatives on the current cost-of-living crisis.

Parliament set to denounce Russian elections and assess situation in Ukraine

On Tuesday, MEPs and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will discuss the undemocratic parliamentary elections that took place in Russia on 18-20 September.

EU-China political relations

With geopolitical and economic tensions rising, MEPs will discuss the EU´s policy towards Beijing on Tuesday and vote on an accompanying resolution on Wednesday.

‘This is Europe’ debate with Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro

On Tuesday morning, the Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, will address Parliament and debate with MEPs.

Empowering children in the digital world

MEPs will discuss recent Commission proposals to delay social media access and ensure platforms provide safe and age-appropriate services.

Exposure to dangerous chemicals: improving worker protection

On Tuesday, Parliament is expected to approve new rules to improve EU standards protecting workers from exposure to certain dangerous substances.

Falsified medicines: protecting patients from health risks

In a Monday evening debate, MEPs will set out their plans for protecting citizens from illegal and falsified medicines sold online.

Parliament’s proposals to step up the fight against corruption in the EU

On Wednesday, MEPs will quiz the Commission, and present their own ideas, on the first EU anti-corruption strategy, to be unveiled before the end of 2026.

EU support for workers in Belgium, Spain and Finland

On Wednesday, Parliament is expected to back the disbursement of pound 6.91 million to help workers laid off in Belgium, Spain and Finland find new jobs.

Countering Islamist entryism and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood network

Parliament will hold a debate on Wednesday on the need for an EU strategy to protect the European way of life.

Resolutions on human rights and democracy

Parliament will hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics on Wednesday afternoon, followed by votes on Thursday.

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