With Brexit looming, the Parliament is set to shrink by 46 seats, the Netherlands’ Prime Minister was the latest leader to debate the Future of Europe, members discussed how to deal with humanitarian emergencies after migrants stranded in the Mediterranean Sea, and they voted to increase cyber security and improve safety in the drone industry.

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From seats in Parliament to cyber defence: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

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After Brexit, the Parliament is set to downsize the number of seats 

with 27 seats redistributed to under-represented countries. 

The 46 remaining seats will be kept for countries that may join in the future. 

As the ship Aquarius carrying 629 migrants was finally welcomed by Spain, 

members urged leaders to end the migration crisis in a debate, 

while setting their priorities for the next EU Summit. 

Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands was the seventh EU leader

 to debate the Future of Europe with Parliament members.

Amidst these new threats, MEPs urge European armed forces to work together, 

With the number of drones set to skyrocket, 

members have updated aviation security rules 

for an industry that's expected to create 150,000 jobs by 2050.