Plenary sitting scheduled for 21 October 2026
The European Parliament has scheduled a plenary sitting for 21 October 2026, confirming the formal scheduling of parliamentary business and an active sitting week in Strasbourg.
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Plenary votes in Strasbourg, committee decisions in Brussels, and the press releases that follow. Every item is written in our own words and links straight to the Parliament’s own statement, so the original wording is one click away. See also European Commission.
MEPs back stronger passenger protection
The European Parliament gave final approval to revised EU rules strengthening passenger protection and information to better help travellers affected by delays, cancellations or disruptions.
Strengthening strategic autonomy with critical raw materials
The ITRE committee has proposed amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act to bolster EU strategic autonomy by promoting a sustainable, circular supply of critical raw materials.
MEPs back simplified rules for small businesses on waste
MEPs on the Environment Committee agreed to limit exemptions so only small businesses are relieved from appointing local representatives under EU waste rules, easing cross-border obligations.
Plenary sitting in Strasbourg on 20 October 2026
The European Parliament confirms a plenary sitting in Strasbourg on 20 October 2026, noting this daily EP Today briefing as a planning reminder of the day's programme.
MEPs back expanded Global Europe Instrument budget
AFET and DEVE MEPs adopted a joint negotiating mandate pushing for an expanded Global Europe Instrument budget to influence the EU’s external action funding and priorities.
Opening plenary session in Strasbourg 19–22 October
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the opening plenary session in Strasbourg, marking the formal start of the week’s agenda where MEPs debate, vote and discuss.
Parliament plenary and committee agendas published
The EP Today briefing published Parliament agendas for Monday, listing the plenary sitting and committee programmes and providing journalists and the public with official schedule information.
Press briefing ahead of plenary session
A European Parliament press briefing will be held today at 16:30 to brief journalists and stakeholders on agenda items, key votes and arrangements ahead of the 19–22 October plenary session.
2027 EU budget press conference with lead MEPs
Lead MEPs on the 2027 EU budget will brief journalists at a press conference at 14:30 after the plenary vote to present Parliament's adopted position and outline next steps.
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