European Parliament (News)

This press kit includes a selection of European Parliament press releases outlining MEPs’ key priorities regarding the issues on the summit agenda.

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On Friday, Parliament will host Gulf Cooperation Council Speakers and representatives to discuss strengthening strategic ties and parliamentary cooperation.

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Statement by leading MEPs on the long-term budget and own resources, in response to the negotiating box presented on Saturday by the Irish Presidency.
Committee on Budgets

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On Thursday, MEPs adopted their priorities for the Commission's imminent anti-corruption strategy to strengthen prevention, enforcement, and integrity across the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs say the “fake” ballot was held in a climate of fear and against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan.

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The changes to the members’ statute are designed to strengthen democratic representation by allowing MEPs to delegate their plenary votes to another member before and after childbirth.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Thursday 8 October

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The European Parliament demands a stronger and principled EU-China policy that combines dialogue with more protection of European interests.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Wednesday, MEPs gave the greenlight to disburse €6.91 million to help workers laid off in Belgium, Spain and Finland find new jobs.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday morning, MEPs with Commission and Council representatives debated the latest developments in the negotiations on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework (MFF).
Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday 7 October

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During a “This is Europe” debate, MEPs and Portugal’s Prime Minister focused on an ambitious EU long-term budget, a successful energy transition, and EU competitiveness.

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Parliament is calling the European Commission to better protect workers from work-related psychosocial risks and stress.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The programme aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, where fast and low-cost defence innovation cycles are critical.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to improve EU standards protecting workers from exposure to certain dangerous substances.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Tuesday 6 October

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“Violence against women, online or offline, is intolerable and deplorable. This House stands against it with every measure available” said Metsola in her opening statement.

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Monday 5 October 2026

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The European Parliament spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 5 – 8 October plenary session today at 16.30.

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