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Following the debate on Denmark’s Council presidency priorities, President Metsola and Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen will hold a press conference at 12:15 today.

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Tuesday, 8 July

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Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting on his reappointment as President of the Eurogroup, budget policy coordination for 2026, the international role of the euro, Bulgaria's adoption of the euro, the digital euro and EIB's initiatives to support the savings and investment union.

The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee is calling for an increased and standalone post-2027 CAP budget and a reduced administrative burden for farmers.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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On Monday, the Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted their proposals on new EU rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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President Metsola led members in remembering the victims of the Srebrenica genocide at the opening of the July plenary session in Strasbourg.

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Willkommen bei Europa Kompakt, Ihrer umfassenden Übersicht der europäischen Nachrichtenlage. In der heutigen Ausgabe: Eine Zensur-Debatte in Straßburg, Neueste Entwicklungen zu den Zöllen, Sánchez kämpft weiter, Kaczyńskis jüngstes Tête-à-Tête.

The Eurogroup has elected Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance of Ireland, as its President for a third term. 

The Eurogroup issued a statement on the fiscal stance for the euro area in 2026.

Donald Trumps Druck auf EU-Pharmaunternehmen, ihren Standort in die USA zu verlegen, mag zwar bei seiner Wählerschaft kleine Erfolge bringen, steht jedoch vor großen strukturellen und logistischen Hürden.

Die Bemühungen der EU, die Militärausgaben zu erhöhen, könnten ihre finanzielle Sicherheit untergraben, so die dänische Wirtschaftsministerin. Um dies zu verhindern, müssen die EU-Staaten ihre steigenden Defizite und Schulden eindämmen.

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On Tuesday, 15 July 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30 in Brussels (room Antall 2Q2), the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) will hold a public hearing on the implications of the decisions of the ICJ and ICC on the EU's role in supporting a peaceful solution for the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. This hearing intends to clarify the overall situation and to provide both legal and political insights in the search for constructive EU positions on the matter.
The experts invited are Gleider Hernández, Professor of Public International Law, KU Leuven and Michael Meier, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center (GULC) and Associate Fellow. Geneva Centre for Security Policy.
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Agriculture Committee rapporteur Carmen Crespo Díaz will brief journalists on Tuesday on the upcoming reform of the common agricultural policy (CAP).
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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The first EU-Moldova summit was held on 4 July 2025 in Chișinău. At the joint press conference, European Council President António Costa reaffirmed that Moldova's future is within the EU. He commended Moldova’s reform progress and resilience in the face of multiple crises, underlining the EU’s determination to support the country’s accession process, economic development and security.

On 4 July 2025, the European Union and Moldova held their first-ever summit in Chișinău. During the summit, leaders adopted a joint declaration outlining a common vision and concrete deliverables for Moldova’s EU path.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1255 of 23 June 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

On 4 July 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Chișinău for the first EU-Moldova summit. In his opening remarks at the start of the plenary session, he emphasised Moldova’s steady progress on its EU path, highlighting the tangible benefits of EU integration for Moldovan citizens and reaffirming the EU’s full support for Moldova’s resilience and security.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 7 - 13 July 2025.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.