EP Plenary session.- The need for a united support to Ukraine and for a just and durable peace concluded on Ukraine's terms, with Europeans and without surrendering to Vladimir Putin's conditions ahead of the foreseen Budapest summit

EP Plenary session - Situation in Belarus, five years after the fraudulent presidential elections

EP Plenary session - Polarisation and increased repression in Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad tragedy

EP Plenary session - Stepping up funding for Ukraine’s reconstruction and defence: the use of Russian frozen assets

EP Plenary session - Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations

EP Plenary session - United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure

Press conference on the situation in Hungary and the rule of law

Delegation to the EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee Constitutive meeting

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

Thijs REUTEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Press conference on Did Hungary fulfil the necessary milestones to unfreeze EU funds?

Press conference - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

Press conference on short-stay visa freedom between the EU and Kosovo

FHRO event ' Beyond the Hirak - A New Vision for the Rif '

Situation in Belarus, five years after the fraudulent presidential elections: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the recent Russian incursions into EU airspace. The debate follows incidents in which Russian drones and aircraft violated both Polish and Estonian airspace in recent weeks. It also comes after drones of unidentified origin caused disturbances at and around civilian airports and military bases in Denmark – events that the Danish authorities have referred to as “concerted hybrid attacks”.

United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure: MEPs debate (part 3)

Following the US President’s Gaza peace proposal, MEPs discuss with the Council and Commission how the EU should join in peace efforts and support the two-state solution. US President Donald Trump announced of his roadmap for peace in Gaza. It includes a plan for the release of the hostages and the demilitarisation of Hamas. EU leaders, including the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, have welcomed the proposal. Last month, Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation on Gaza, sounding the alarm over the catastrophic humanitarian crisis there and stressing that Israel’s right to defend itself cannot justify indiscriminate military action. MEPs also said member states should consider recognising the State of Palestine, This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The EU’s role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution: MEPs debate (part 3)

Following the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones, political group speakers express their solidarity with Poland during the plenary session.

Parliament's statements on Solidarity with Poland following the deliberate violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones: one round of political group speakers

MEPs debate on security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine, as well as the country’s path towards EU membership. During the debate on EU action to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine, speakers take stock of the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska during the summer, and the continued Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities following the summit. MEPs also discuss a report prepared by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, which encourages the Ukrainian government to keep up the momentum on implementing reforms along the path towards EU membership. The draft resolution, also commends Ukraine for its extraordinary efforts in strengthening its democratic institutions at an extremely difficult time, with Russia’s war of aggression raging on. First part of MEPs debate.

Joint debate - EU action to ensure security guarantees and just peace for Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1)

This news item shows MEPs’ debate on security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine, as well as the country’s path towards EU membership. Speakers highlight the need to reinforce military, financial, and political support, stressing that Ukraine defends both its sovereignty and its European path. The debate also addresses progress on reforms, from judicial independence to anti-corruption measures, while acknowledging remaining challenges. MEPs underline that advancing EU accession is the strongest guarantee of long-term security and call for stronger sanctions, enforcement, and credible European security commitments.

EU action to ensure security guarantees and just peace for Ukraine: extracts from the joint debate

MEPs assess the latest developments in the Middle East, in particular in Iran, and what the EU can do to help restore peace. Parliament reviews the latest events in the region, including the US airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities at the end of June 2025, and Israel’s earlier attacks on Iranian targets, which led to Iran launching missiles at Israeli cities. In a plenary debate on 16 June, the EU High Representative, Kaja Kallas, said that Iran, as the main source of regional instability, must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. She also defended diplomacy as the best way to address Iran's nuclear programme in the long run. MEPs also repeat their calls for an end to the deplorable humanitarian situation in Gaza, for a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and for a hostage release agreement.

Council and Commission statement - Situation in the Middle East: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs, Council and Commission discuss risk of further instability in the Middle East following the Israel-Iran military escalation and the launch of a review of the agreement that forms the basis of EU-Israel political and economic cooperation. Israel's compliance with human rights and democratic principles is an essential element of the country’s association agreement with EU, enshrined in article two of the agreement. Reacting to Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, EU foreign policy chief Kaja KALLAS announced the launch of a review of article two of the agreement on 20 May 2025. This is the first step in a procedure that could eventually lead to the suspension of the agreement.

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