PRESS RELEASE – EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

In a key debate on Tuesday morning, MEPs and Commission representatives will discuss the recent Middle East peace agreement and the role of the EU.

Parliament’s priorities for the October European Council

On Wednesday morning, MEPs will look ahead to the 23 October EU summit in a debate with the European Commission and the Danish Presidency.

Stepping up funding for Ukraine and using frozen Russian assets

A ‘reparations loan’ to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction and defence will be the subject of a debate with Commission and Council representatives on Tuesday.

Modernising the EU driving licence

To improve road safety MEPs are to confirm new EU driving licence rules, introducing provisions on novice drivers, vulnerable road users and driving disqualification.

2025 Sakharov Prize laureate to be revealed on Wednesday

Parliament President Roberta Metsola will announce the laureate of the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought at around noon in plenary on Wednesday.

ing all Russian energy imports

Possible additional measures to end all energy imports from Russia and close loopholes through third countries will be discussed by MEPs on Wednesday.

Belarus: Sergey Tihanovski and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to address MEPs

In a formal sitting on Wednesday at noon, the two prominent opposition leaders from Belarus will address plenary.

EU priorities for 2026: MEPs to grill Commission on work programme

On Tuesday afternoon, MEPs will quiz the Commission on its priorities for next year, to be unveiled the same day, and outline their own.

Allegations of Hungarian espionage

On Wednesday, plenary will discuss the recent allegations that the Hungarian government has been spying on the EU institutions.

Combating violence against women and girls

On Thursday morning, MEPS will review measures taken and progress made to counter violence against women and girls, with particular attention on the exploitation of motherhood.

Taking stock of the seasonal clock change

MEPs will grill the Commission and Council about what is stopping them responding to the plea of citizens to end Europe’s seasonal clock adjustments.

Google: Parliament to debate abusive behaviour against backdrop of media freedom

On Monday, MEPs will review the Commission’s recent announcement to fine Google for abusive practices.

COP30: MEP demands ahead of this year’s global climate negotiations

MEPs will debate on Wednesday and vote on Thursday on Parliament’s demands for the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference COP30.

Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Parliament to discuss delayed justice in Malta

Eight years after the assassination of the Maltese journalist, blogger and anti-corruption activist, MEPs will look into developments and rule of law backsliding.

2026 EU budget: MEPs to vote on their position

On Wednesday, Parliament will vote on its position on next year’s annual budget before talks with EU governments begin. The debate will take place on Tuesday.

Serbia: polarisation and increased repression

One year after the Novi Sad tragedy, MEPs will discuss the crisis in Serbia with the Commission and the Council on Tuesday and will vote on a resolution on Wednesday.

Monitoring the state of EU forests: MEPs to vote on two laws

On Tuesday, Parliament will vote on two laws to establish an EU forest monitoring framework for collecting and sharing information on Europe’s forests.

Revised rules for European political parties and foundations

MEPs will vote on updated rules for European-level political organisations, including provisions on foreign interference, donor transparency and protecting EU values.

Chemicals: vote on simpler and more transparent assessment rules

The ‘one substance, one assessment’ package aims to increase the simplicity and transparency of EU rules on chemicals.

Protection of the EU film industry and relations with the US

On Thursday, MEPs will quiz the Commission on measures designed to protect the EU’s film industry which were criticised by the Trump administration.

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