The EU tariff commitments, the ongoing crises in the Middle East, the EP annual report on Turkey, the 18-19 June European Council, EU-China economic relations, and the protection of children from risks attached to social media use are the main issues to be discussed in Strasbourg during the EP Plenary Session, from 15 to 18 June.
Following a debate on Monday, MEPs are set to give their final green light to two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US Joint Statement (‘Turnberry agreement’) on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, MEPs and EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas will discuss recent developments in the ongoing crises in the Middle East and the EU’s role in de-escalation.
Later on that day, Jakov Milatovic, President of Montenegro, will address the Plenary. On the same day, MEPs will vote on strengthening the position of farmers in the food supply chain.
In addition, the Parliament will discuss its annual reports on the progress made by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Turkey towards EU membership, in order to vote on them on Wednesday.
On the same day, the EP will discuss the European Commission’s statement on Russia’s actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland.
In a joint debate on Wednesday, MEPs will outline their expectations for the 18-19 June European Council and discuss the future of EU-China economic relations with European Commission and Council Presidency representatives.
On the same day, MEPs will hold a vote on the reform of EU returns policy, to ensure people without a right to stay in the EU leave once they are ordered to. They will also discuss solutions to improve the protection of children and their mental health from risks attached to social media use.
On Thursday, the last day of the June Plenary Session, the EP will hold a debate on the European Commission’s statement and the Joint Declaration on ‘Culture for Europe – Europe for Culture.’