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MEPs Question Irish Presidency Priorities in Parliament Exchange
Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented Ireland’s Presidency slogan “strength with unity” and priorities—competitiveness, values and security—to MEPs, who questioned and signalled further parliamentary scrutiny.
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Parliament opens plenary with moment of silence for Venezuela quake
President Roberta Metsola opened the 6-9 July plenary session with a moment of silence to honour victims of the recent earthquake in Venezuela, signalling parliamentary solidarity though not a policy response.
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MEPs broaden CBAM scope and propose industry transition fund
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee backed extending the carbon border adjustment mechanism to downstream goods and proposed a fund to help industry shift to low-carbon production.
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Parliament holds last-minute press briefing ahead of 6-9 July plenary
The European Parliament will hold a last-minute spokesperson briefing at 16:30 today to update journalists and the public on the agenda and arrangements for the 6-9 July plenary session.
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Ankara NATO Summit: Defence Spending and Ukraine Focus
During his opening remarks and press conference at the Presidential Complex, the NATO Secretary General outlined the Alliance’s priorities
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EU Proposes Five Large-Scale Defence Projects of Common Interest with €325 Million Funding
EU proposes five large-scale Defence Projects of Common Interest with €325 million funding The European Commission has unveiled a proposal to establish five large-scale European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs) designed to bolster EU member states’ military capabilities through coordinated development of critical systems. The initiative allocates €325 million to support the establishment and…
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EU Parliament rapporteurs to brief media on new military mobility rules
European Parliament rapporteurs to brief media on new EU military mobility rules ahead of possible negotiations Two European Parliament co-rapporteurs will hold a press briefing on newly drafted EU rules to facilitate military mobility across the bloc, the Parliament announced on Monday. The session, led by Michał Szczerba and Roberts Zīle, comes ahead of potential…
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European Parliament sets 2026 institutional calendar and legislative priorities
The European Parliament on Monday adopted a new resolution addressing the European Union’s institutional calendar and legislative priorities for 2026, EU records show. The non-legislative text, published by the Parliament on 6 July 2026, outlines the institution’s planned activities and sets out expectations for the coming months, according to official EU documentation. While the resolution…
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EU Parliament Rapporteurs to Hold Joint Press Conference After Plenary Votes on Two EU‑Mexico Agreements
EU Parliament committee rapporteurs to hold joint press conference after plenary votes on two EU‑Mexico agreements Rapporteurs from the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and International Trade Committee will hold a joint press conference on Wednesday, immediately following plenary votes on two agreements between the European Union and Mexico, the Parliament announced. The session will…
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NATO defence innovation: Accelerates Amid Ukraine War
NATO is actively working to accelerate defence innovation across the Alliance, focusing on turning advanced technology into practical military assets
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EU Parliament transport committee to brief journalists on revised air passenger rights
The European Parliament’s transport committee will hold a briefing for journalists on changes to EU air passenger rights after final approval of a regulatory review earlier this week, the chamber said. The briefing, set to feature two of the Parliament’s lead negotiators on the file, Bulgarian MEP Andrey Novakov and Lithuanian Commissioner-turned-MEP Virginijus Sinkevičius, follows…
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EU Push to Phase Out Plastic Bags and Disposable Plastics
EU intensifies push to phase out plastic bags and disposable plastics The European Commission released a briefing on International Plastic Bag Free Day, outlining renewed efforts to eliminate the use of plastic bags and disposable plastics across the European Union and to promote eco-friendly reusable alternatives. The communication frames the move as part of broader…
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