European Parliament (News)

On 26 – 28 October 2026, MEPs of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield will travel to Sarajevo on a fact‑finding visit.
Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

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Next week, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, EU and Latin American parliamentarians will assess the bilateral relationship and future challenges, in a context of growing instability.

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Trade committee MEPs will travel to China to discuss the country’s trade policy and how it impacts European businesses and jobs, while also exploring opportunities for dialogue.
Committee on International Trade

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating mandate for the COP 31 climate talks, demanding faster climate action on fossil fuels, finance and vulnerable countries.

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MEPs strongly condemn the unprecedented missile and drone attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, and their military offensive in Yemen.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Following the latest deadly attacks against civilian merchant vessels, Parliament calls on the EU to consider deploying a naval operation in the Black Sea.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs voted on Thursday to delay methane monitoring and reporting rules for oil, gas and coal importers by three years – two more than proposed by the Commission.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs want a bigger budget for Erasmus+, the EU’s programme for learning mobility, to make it more accessible for young people of different economic, social and geographical backgrounds.
Committee on Culture and Education

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The 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is collectively awarded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials.

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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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