The European Parliament's Conference of Presidents visit to Copenhagen ahead of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The EP group leaders and its President are the political body in Parliament and, among other things, are responsible for the organisation of Parliament’s business and legislative planning, deciding the responsibilities and membership of committees and delegations, relations with other EU institutions, the national parliaments and non-EU countries.

Conference of Presidents in Copenhagen (Denmark)

EP Plenary Session - Voting session

EP Plenary Session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19-20 March 2026

Conference of Presidents

Press briefing ECR

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council - Meeting with Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus and the Leaders and Representatives of the Political Parties

AFCO Symposium - The Quest for the Rule of Law

MEPs debate in the presence of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner and António COSTA, President of the European Council, the Conclusions of the European Council of 19 March 2026 where EU leaders discussed the military escalation in the Middle East, Europe’s response to the geopolitical and economic fall-out and efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. MEPs debate

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 March 2026: MEPs debate

This News item shows extracts from the debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 March 2026. MEPs review the 19-20 March European Council meeting in a debate with Valdis DOMBROVSKIS and António COSTA, President of the European Council.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 March 2026: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate the US-Israel military operation against Iran, its consequences and the need to support Iranians, as well as expectations for the 19-20 March EU summit. As the United States and Israeli air strikes in Iran are ongoing, and Iran continues to respond with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and other countries in the region with links to the US, MEPs discuss the latest developments. MEPs also outline their demands for the upcoming EU summit. They build on the sense of urgency expressed at the informal competitiveness retreat of EU leaders on 12 February 2026, where Commission President Ursula von der Leyen committed to a “One Europe, one market” roadmap aimed at completing the single market and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness. MEPs also discuss the role of the EU’s next long-term budget (the 2028–2034 multiannual financial framework) as a driver of competitiveness, alongside European defence and security priorities.

EUCO and situation in the Middle East: MEPs debate (part 2)

Nicola PROCACCINI (ECR, IT) and Patryk JAKI (ECR, PL), ECR Group Co-Presidents, hold a press briefing on the priorities of their group.

Press briefing by Nicola PROCACCINI (ECR, IT) and Patryk JAKI (ECR, PL), ECR Group Co-Presidents

MEPs debate the urgent actions required to boost EU competitiveness, deepen the single market, and reduce the cost of living. MEPs outline their priorities for transforming the recommendations in the 2024 Draghi report into reality. They also assess the work already undertaken on the recommendations. In September 2023 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asked Mario Draghi to prepare a report on the future of European competitiveness. The report was completed in September 2024. It looks at the challenges faced by industry and companies and outlines how Europe will no longer be able to rely on many of the factors that have supported growth in the past. It lays out a diagnosis and provides recommendations to put Europe on a different trajectory. First part of MEPs debate.

Urgent actions to revive EU competitiveness, deepen the EU Single Market and reduce the cost of living - from the Draghi report to reality: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency. They discuss the programme of Cyprus’s six-month Council Presidency, which began on 1 January, with the President of the Republic of Cyprus. Under the banner “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”, Cyprus will focus on strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy while remaining firmly committed to multilateralism, international law, and global cooperation. First part of MEPs debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: MEPs debate (part 1)

Nicola PROCACCINI (ECR, IT) and Patryk JAKI (ECR, PL), ECR Group Co-Presidents, hold a press conference on their group's priorities. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

This news item shows extracts from the debate on the motion of censure against the President Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission. Kinga GÁL (PfE, HU), as the first signatory of the motion of censure, takes the floor first, followed by Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and one round of political group speakers. The vote, by roll call, takes place on Thursday. To be adopted, a motion must secure a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of the component members. MEPs have expressed concerns about the Mercosur agreement, specifically in relation to unfair competition, compliance with European Union standards in Latin American countries and the lack of self-sufficiency. At the same time, a majority has shown support for the agreement in view of the difficult geopolitical situation and the need to find new trade deals and partners.

JAKI, Patryk (ECR, PL)

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