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Highlights - SEDE: French Forward Deterrence, European Security and Ukraine Support Loan Dialogue - Committee on Security and Defence

On 22 June, Alice Rufo, Deputy Minister to the Minister of the Armed Forces of France will brief SEDE on "forward deterrence" in the context of the updated French nuclear doctrine and European Security. A joint four-Committee (AFET/SEDE/INTA/BUDG) exchange of views will be held on the "Ukraine Support Loan Dialogue". On 23 June, SEDE Members will assess the implementation of the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loan programme with the European Commission's DG DEFIS.

In association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, SEDE will be briefed by Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, NATO Military Committee Chair, on the outcome of the Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session. Votes will be held on the SEDE-TRAN Military Mobility regulation, the SEDE opinion on the NRPP Fund as well as on 23 and 24 June on the Defence Omnibus.


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Not all US capabilities will be backfilled by NATO summit, Rutte says

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 14:50
Washington has removed air and maritime assets from the alliance's force model

Press release - Enlargement: MEPs assess the progress of five Western Balkans countries

European Parliament (News) - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 14:03
On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Enlargement: MEPs assess the progress of five Western Balkans countries

European Parliament - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 14:03
On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Enlargement: MEPs assess the progress of five Western Balkans countries

On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Europe finally chooses innovation [Promoted Content]

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 14:00
Europe has just done something it hasn’t done in a very long time: today it chose innovation. After years of debate, the European Parliament today voted to adopt the New Genomic Techniques (NGT) regulation, concluding the European legislative process for NGTs. This is the first genuinely pro-innovation piece of legislation this sector has seen, and […]

European Parliament approves ‘return hubs’

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:59
‘Send them home,’ chanted nationalist and far-right MEPs

Press release - Georgia and Türkiye: No EU accession progress without reforms

European Parliament (News) - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:45
MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Georgia and Türkiye: No EU accession progress without reforms

European Parliament - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:45
MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Georgia and Türkiye: No EU accession progress without reforms

MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Europe ‘earns’ place at table with Russia, US, and Ukraine

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:29
New peace negotiations are expected during the summer

Press release - New EU system for return of illegally staying third country nationals

European Parliament (News) - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:13
On Wednesday, MEPs approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - New EU system for return of illegally staying third country nationals

European Parliament - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:13
On Wednesday, MEPs approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej Poczobut receives his award in Strasbourg

European Parliament (News) - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:13
On Wednesday, Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, imprisoned in 2021 before being released in April 2026, addressed MEPs in a formal sitting.

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Press release - 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej Poczobut receives his award in Strasbourg

European Parliament - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 13:13
On Wednesday, Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, imprisoned in 2021 before being released in April 2026, addressed MEPs in a formal sitting.

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New rules for biotech crops clear final hurdle in Parliament

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:59
The file has been adopted after years in limbo

Press release - New genomic techniques for plants to boost innovation in sustainable agriculture

European Parliament (News) - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:53
Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - New genomic techniques for plants to boost innovation in sustainable agriculture

European Parliament - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:53
Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Commission tees up China clash at EU summit

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:46
EU leaders are due to discuss China and global geoeconomic imbalances on Thursday
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Fibre broadband reached an additional 18% of the EU population in three years

Euractiv.com - Wed, 17/06/2026 - 12:27
The EU wants to connect 100% of households with fibre-optic networks by 2030
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