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MEPs call for aid to reach all earthquake victims in Afghanistan, where the regime’s restrictive gender policies are obstructing aid deliveries.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In two separate votes on Thursday, Parliament rejected two motions of censure against the European Commission.

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In two separate votes on Thursday, Parliament rejected two motions of censure against the European Commission.

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three emergency resolutions on Equatorial Guinea, Haiti and China.

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three emergency resolutions on Equatorial Guinea, Haiti and China.

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On 23 September, the Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Development, together with the Subcommittee on Human Rights, presented the candidates for this year's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, one of the most important events of the European Parliament. On 16 October, the AFET and DEVE committees will meet again to narrow down the list of nominees to a three-candidate shortlist, via a secret vote.
Each year the Sakharov Prize reaffirms the European Parliament's unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights, a founding principle of the European Union. The winning 2025 laureate(s) will be announced on 22 October by the Conference of Presidents (EP President and political group leaders) and an exchange of views with the laureate(s) will take place in a joint Committee meeting on 15 December. The Prize will be presented to the laureate(s) at an award ceremony during the December plenary, on 16 December.
Sakharov Prize website
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On Thursday, 16 October 2025, the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and the Committee on Development (DEVE) will organise a joint public hearing on "Global Gateway – past impacts and future orientation". This hearing brings together experts and stakeholders to discuss the achievements and challenges of the Global Gateway strategy, launched by the Commission in 2021.

The hearing will allow Members to take stock of the results so far, and to provide guidance for future implementation. The hearing's takes will contribute to the ongoing work in AFET and DEVE on an own-initiative report on Global Gateway, which will also address the governance structure, the geopolitical considerations of the approach, as well as the emerging relation with the EU's development cooperation. The own initiative report is expected to be presented on 20 November, the vote in Plenary is planned for March 2026.

AFET hearings
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AMENDMENTS 10 - 91 - Draft report Amending Regulation (EU) 2021/947 as regards increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
David McAllister, Charles Goerens

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On Thursday, 16 October 2025, the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and the Committee on Development (DEVE) will organise a joint public hearing on "Global Gateway – past impacts and future orientation". This hearing brings together experts and stakeholders to discuss the achievements and challenges of the Global Gateway strategy, launched by the Commission in 2021.

The hearing will allow Members to take stock of the results so far, and to provide guidance for future implementation. The hearing's takes will contribute to the ongoing work in AFET and DEVE on an own-initiative report on Global Gateway, which will also address the governance structure, the geopolitical considerations of the approach, as well as the emerging relation with the EU's development cooperation. The own initiative report is expected to be presented on 20 November, the vote in Plenary is planned for March 2026.
Location : Antall 6Q2
Draft programme
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Thursday 9 October

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Thursday 9 October

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On Monday 13 October, SEDE Members will discuss the draft 2025 Annual report on the Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy as well as the draft report on drones and their impact on contemporary warfare. SEDE will also hold a joint item will the TRAN Committee to discuss the amendments tabled to the joint draft report on Military Mobility.
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While the Democratic Party leader has taken an uncompromising stance, President Lee Jae-myung is attempting to foster solidarity and cooperation.

On Wednesday, Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed MEPs in Strasbourg as the first leader of a Greenland government to speak at the European Parliament.

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On Wednesday, Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed MEPs in Strasbourg as the first leader of a Greenland government to speak at the European Parliament.

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved EU aid for laid-off workers following the closure of chip manufacturer BelGaN.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved EU aid for laid-off workers following the closure of chip manufacturer BelGaN.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved EU aid for 915 former Goodyear employees in Hanau and Fulda, Germany.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved EU aid for 915 former Goodyear employees in Hanau and Fulda, Germany.
Committee on Budgets

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