"It cannot be the starting point for an agreement" — lead @budg.europarl.europa.eu MEPs on the next EU long-term budget react to the Irish presidency’s negotiating box
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@spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu@spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu"The European Union must now demonstrate unwavering solidarity with the ICC" — joint statement by EP chairs David McAllister, Mounir Satouri, Bernd Lange, Ilhan Kyuchyuk and Brando Benifei following today’s sanctions announcement by the United States.
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euMEPs reject Russia’s parliamentary elections as neither free nor fair and refuse to recognise the State Duma as legitimate.
Parliament calls for tougher sanctions, continued support for democratic forces and no normalisation of EU-Russia ties.
@juri.europarl.europa.euReposted by @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu🗳️24👍0👎0⭕️
⚖️ @juri.europarl.europa.eu adopted changes to the members' statute enabling proxy voting for MEPs before and after childbirth by rapporteur @larawolters.bsky.social. Read more 👉 link.europa.eu/6cr46y
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu"If we genuinely want to use limited public resources efficiently, we must invest together. Economies of scale work for successful businesses and they work for Europe" – op ed by lead @budg.europarl.europa.eu MEPs on the next MFF, Siegfried Mureşan and Carla Tavares ⤵️
@press.europarl.europa.euReposted by @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu🗳️ EU-China relations: MEPs defend dialogue, fair trade, and human rights The European Parliament demands a stronger and principled EU-China policy that combines dialogue with more protection of European interests. Details ⤵️
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euThis morning, MEPs debated the latest developments on the next #MFF with Council and Commission representatives.
MEPs reaffirmed Parliament’s April 2026 position: a future-oriented budget matching the EU’s ambitions, backed by new revenue streams
🔗 Overview: link.europa.eu/YJvYKx
@press.europarl.europa.euReposted by @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu🔴 LIVE in a couple of minutes - #EPlenary debate on effective measures to protect and empower children in the digital world
WATCH ⤵️
link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
@president.europarl.europa.euReposted by @spokesperson.europarl.europa.euThe @europarl.europa.eu is a place where everyone must feel safe, secure and protected.
We cannot have actions that could make people fearful of speaking; we cannot have damage to property and we cannot have attempts to intimidate rather than to debate.
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euOver 840k deaths each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks.
Parliament calls for EU action to tackle work-related risks that can lead to stress, burnout and mental and physical health problems. The EC must respond within 3 months.
@press.europarl.europa.euReposted by @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu🗳️ New AGILE defence innovation programme approved by Parliament 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 Details ⤵️
@press.europarl.europa.euReposted by @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu🗳️Updated rules to protect workers from exposure to dangerous chemicals On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to improve EU standards protecting workers from exposure to certain dangerous substances. Details ⤵️
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euLast-minute press briefing on the 5-8 October plenary session today at 16.30, in Parliament’s Daphne Caruana Galizia press room and online.
Highlighted topics in the agenda: EUCO priorities, MFF, EU defence, the cost-of-living crisis & housing prices.
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euLead MEPs on the next MFF, Siegfried Mureşan and Carla Tavares, will brief media this Tuesday at 15.30.
Details: link.europa.eu/Tr4Xkj
On Wednesday from 09.00, plenary will debate the latest developments in talks on the next EU long-term budget since Parliament adopted its position in April
@europarl.europa.euReposted by @spokesperson.europarl.europa.euThe European Parliament has a busy week ahead 🇪🇺
Learn more about the 5-8 October plenary session: link.europa.eu/nm94kH
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euThe jury of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism has shortlisted ten investigations for its 6th edition.
The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Strasbourg on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, preceded by a seminar on press freedom.
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euPre-plenary press briefing today at 11:00
Spokespersons from the political groups will outline their key priorities for the 5-8 October plenary session.
Join us on site in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room or watch online: link.europa.eu/NbhDpd
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euOctober I plenary:
- EUCO priorities
- EU long-term budget
- EU defence innovation programme (AGILE)
- The cost of living crisis and soaring housing prices
- Portuguese PM @LMontenegro_PT
- Russia's undemocratic elections
- Humanitarian situation in Ukraine
- KIDS Act
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euNominations for the 2026 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought have been presented.
The vote on the three shortlisted candidates will take place on 19 Oct followed by the final decision on the laureate(s) by the Conference of Presidents on 22 Oct.
@spokesperson.europarl.europa.euMEPs want to boost the next EU civil protection mechanism to better anticipate crises like wildfires, floods, and health emergencies.
They propose increasing its funding to €12.42 bn in the EU’s next long-term budget package.
Next: vote in October I plenary
