Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) - European Parliament

From 25 to 27 May, a delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of six MEPs led by the Committee Chair David McAllister (EPP, Germany) visited Cape Town, Pretoria, and Johannesburg, South Africa.
The delegation met South African political leaders and partners to discuss deepening EU-South Africa cooperation. Key topics included international relations in a changing geopolitical landscape, security, political ties, and the Global Gateway, the EU's strategy for global infrastructure investment.
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Mission report
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In Beijing and Shanghai, MEPs discussed the geopolitical implications of EU-China ties, while reaffirming the EU’s principled stance and commitment to dialogue.
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MISSION REPORT following the mission to South Africa from 25 to 27 May 2026
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MISSION REPORT following the mission to Nigeria (Abuja) and Ghana (Accra) from 27 to 29 October 2025
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DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement in respect of Gibraltar between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part
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Committee on International Trade
Nina Carberry, Thijs Reuten

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A delegation from Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, will be in China on 21-23 July for high-level meetings with the Chinese authorities.
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AMENDMENTS 1 - 99 - Draft opinion General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 - all sections
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Matjaž Nemec

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Ministers hold a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council in the relevant policy fields.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Development
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Public Health
Committee on Security and Defence
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 277 - Draft report Towards an EU strategy to protect and strengthen the international justice system and its institutions, mechanisms and partners
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Mounir Satouri

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Length of video : 45'

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Length of video : 75'

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On Tuesday 14 July 2026 from 9.00 to 10.00, the Committee on Foreign Affairs will welcome Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee for a presentation of the Irish Presidency priorities in external policy. This exchange of views follows the presentation of the Presidency priorities in plenary by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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On Wednesday, MEPs called for a constructive discussion on how to advance Ukraine’s European integration, taking into account the EU’s strategic interests.
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In their report on Moldova’s progress towards EU membership, MEPs commend the country for its exemplary commitment despite continued Russian-led foreign interference.
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On Wednesday, MEPs gave their green light to two agreements paving the way for closer political ties and expanded trade between EU and Mexico.
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DRAFT OPINION on the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Matjaž Nemec

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