European Parliament (News)

Thursday 22 October 2026

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On Wednesday, the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for journalism was awarded to an investigation into the migration deal between Italy and Albania.

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On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted to unlock funds to help 351 workers who lost their jobs in the Finnish paper industry.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday, MEPs voted to unlock aid worth €489 million to help the four countries recover following severe storms and flooding earlier this year.
Committee on Budgets

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MEPs want a 2027 budget that reinforces the EU’s key priorities for the final year of the EU’s current long-term budget cycle.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday, plenary assessed the October EU summit results, focusing on a strong EU long-term budget and competitiveness in a debate with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen.

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Wednesday 21 October 2026

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On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed its recommendations for accelerating the development of the EU’s high-speed rail connectivity and improving territorial cohesion.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The proposed amendments to the CRMA aim to bolster the EU’s strategic autonomy by securing a sustainable and circular supply of critical raw materials.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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MEPs want to exempt only small companies from the obligation to appoint representatives for waste legislation compliance in each member state where they sell their products.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Tuesday, Parliament gave its final green light to updated EU rules to improve the protection and information passengers receive if their travel is disrupted.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Tuesday 20 October 2026

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MEPs from the Foreign Affairs and Development Committees adopted their position on the EU’s Global Europe Instrument, the EU’s funding mechanism for external action for the period 2028-2034.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the 19-22 October plenary session in Strasbourg.

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Monday 19 October 2026

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The European Parliament spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 19 – 22 October plenary session today at 16.30.

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Parliament’s rapporteurs for the 2027 EU will brief journalists following the plenary vote on its position.
Committee on Budgets

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On Friday, EP President Roberta Metsola hosted Gulf Cooperation Council Speakers, with both sides committing to stronger strategic ties and deeper parliamentary cooperation.

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The award ceremony will take place at 18.00, on Wednesday 21 October, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (Daphne Caruana Galizia Press Room).

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On Wednesday 21 October, Bernd Lange and Pascal Canfin will discuss EU-China trade developments ahead of the Trade Committee’s visit to Beijing and Shanghai.
Committee on International Trade

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