European Parliament

Thursday 8 October

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The European Parliament demands a stronger and principled EU-China policy that combines dialogue with more protection of European interests.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Wednesday, MEPs gave the greenlight to disburse €6.91 million to help workers laid off in Belgium, Spain and Finland find new jobs.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday morning, MEPs with Commission and Council representatives debated the latest developments in the negotiations on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework (MFF).
Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday 7 October

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During a “This is Europe” debate, MEPs and Portugal’s Prime Minister focused on an ambitious EU long-term budget, a successful energy transition, and EU competitiveness.

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Parliament is calling the European Commission to better protect workers from work-related psychosocial risks and stress.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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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.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to improve EU standards protecting workers from exposure to certain dangerous substances.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Tuesday 6 October

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“Violence against women, online or offline, is intolerable and deplorable. This House stands against it with every measure available” said Metsola in her opening statement.

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Monday 5 October 2026

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The European Parliament spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 5 – 8 October plenary session today at 16.30.

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The jury of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism has shortlisted ten investigations for the sixth edition of the award.

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Parliament’s co-rapporteurs for the EU’s 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF) will brief journalists ahead of Wednesday’s plenary debate.
Committee on Budgets

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Plenary session and committee meetings, Strasbourg

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Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) to meet on Monday 5 October from 8:00 to 9:00 pm in Strasbourg
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Environment committee and public health committee MEPs want the next EU crisis prevention and response tool to do more to anticipate crises and support recovery.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Public Health

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 5 – 8 October plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Newsletter - 5-8 October 2026 - Strasbourg plenary session

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