EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 26-27 June 2025

EP Plenary session - EU framework conditions for competitive, efficient and sustainable public transport services at all levels

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Improving mental health at work

EP Plenary session - European Water Resilience Strategy

EP Plenary session - 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye

EP Plenary session - A unified EU response to unjustified US trade measures and global trade opportunities for the EU

TRAN - Exchange of views with Mr Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director of the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail)

EP Plenary session - EU Preparedness Union Strategy

MEPs assess the outcome of the 26 June European Council meeting with António COSTA, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. At their summit in Brussels, EU heads of state or government focussed on ways to bolster EU competitiveness. They also discussed how the EU can continue supporting Kyiv against Russia’s aggression, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, how to strengthen the EU’s defence capabilities, and the EU’s response to the escalation in the Middle East. Leaders also discussed migration and the situation in the Western Balkans. MEPs debate.

Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 26-27 June 2025: MEPs debate

MEPs suggest urgent measures to alleviate the impact of droughts, such as higher wastewater reuse, increased water savings in the buildings and industrial sectors and enhanced water efficiency in agriculture. Investments in water storage techniques are also critical to sustaining water supplies during dry periods. MEPs debate

The European Water Resilience Strategy: MEPs debate

The Commission presents its internal security strategy in plenary, followed by a debate with MEPs. In response to global threats, the EU wants to improve intelligence gathering, strengthen preparedness against hybrid threats, and enhance measures against organised crime. In a second debate, MEPs and the Commission will discuss the “Preparedness Union” strategy, unveiled on 26 March, focused on better crisis response coordination, protecting essential services, stockpiling critical materials, and improved civil-military cooperation.

EU Preparedness Union Strategy: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the situation of European academics and researchers in the US and the impact on academic freedom.

Situation of European academics and researchers in the US and the impact on academic freedom: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the situation in Gaza, following the non-extension of the ceasefire.

Deteriorating situation in Gaza following the non-extension of the ceasefire: MEPs debate

In a joint debate on European security, MEPs assess the results of the 6 March special European Council convened by President António Costa and attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine and the need to bolster Europe’s security. At a critical time for Ukraine and European security, as President Donald Trump’s new US administration has paused support for Kyiv and raised questions about future US defence engagement in Europe, MEPs will hear from Ursula von der Leyen, EC President on how the EU plans to strengthen its defence capabilities. MEPs also outline their expectations for the 20 -21 March EU summit, which is expected to focus - besides Ukraine - on the Middle East, Europe’s competitiveness, trade policy, and migration management. MEPs debate (part 1)

European Council meetings and European Security: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs and representatives from the Commission and the Polish Council Presidency assess developments in Serbia, where the collapse of a railway station canopy has sparked an anti-corruption movement and student-led protests against the government.

Political crisis in Serbia: MEPs debate

The latest developments in Gaza are discussed by MEPs. MEPs debate (part 1)

Ceasefire in Gaza - the urgent need to release the hostages, to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to pave the way for a two-state solution : MEPs debate (part 1)

PAPADAKIS, Kostas (NI, EL)

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