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Press release - MEPs strike a deal to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to security challenges.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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Press release - MEPs strike a deal to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness

Europäisches Parlament (Nachrichten) - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 12:04
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to security challenges.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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REPORT on the 2025 Commission report on North Macedonia - A10-0162/2026

REPORT on the 2025 Commission report on North Macedonia
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Thomas Waitz

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Highlights - Joint AFET-DEVE-DROI meeting with Sakharov Prize co-laureate Andrzej Poczobut - Committee on Foreign Affairs

On Monday, 15 June 2026, from 19.00 to 20.00, the Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Development and the Subcommittee on Human Rights, and in association with the Delegation for relations with Belarus, will hold a joint exchange of views with Andrzej Poczobut, journalist, activist and 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought co-laureate.
Andrzej Poczobut has become one of the most prominent symbols of the repression faced by independent journalists, civil society representatives and political activists in Belarus. Arrested in 2021 and sentenced to eight years in prison on politically motivated charges, he spent five years in detention before his release in April 2026. Members will discuss the human rights situation in the country, the plight of political prisoners, and the European Union's support for democratic forces and fundamental freedoms in Belarus.
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing decision on the financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026 - B10-0273/2026

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure
on the draft Commission implementing decision on the financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026
(D115284/01 - 2026/2749(RSP))
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Kosovo : statu quo politique et désenchantement électoral

Courrier des Balkans - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 08:59

Les élections législatives anticipées du 7 juin confirment la domination de Vetëvendosje et d'Albin Kurti, sans lui offrir la marge de manœuvre dont il disposait après le scrutin de décembre 2025. Marqué par une participation en baisse et l'absence d'alternative crédible, le vote renforce la nécessité de compromis entre les principales forces politiques.

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Féminicides en Roumanie : « il y a encore du travail pour éliminer les stéréotypes »

Courrier des Balkans - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:55

En mai 2025, le meurtre d'une jeune femme enceinte provoque l'émoi en Roumanie. Une loi pour prévenir et combattre les féminicides et les violences qui les précèdent est entrée en vigueur fin avril. Entretien.

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Latest news - AFET committee meetings - Committee on Foreign Affairs

Next ordinary AFET committee meeting will be held on:

Monday 15 June 2026, room DE MADARIAGA S3, Strasbourg - extraordinary meeting jointly with DEVE and DROI

Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June 2026, room ANTALL 4Q2, Brussels

Meetings are webstreamed with the exception of agenda items held "in camera".


AFET - DROI calendar of meetings 2026
Meeting documents
Webstreaming
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ENTWURF EINES BERICHTS über das Thema „Auf dem Weg zu einer EU-Strategie zum Schutz und zur Stärkung des internationalen Justizsystems und seiner Institutionen, Verfahren und Partner“ - PE787.829v01-00

ENTWURF EINES BERICHTS über das Thema „Auf dem Weg zu einer EU-Strategie zum Schutz und zur Stärkung des internationalen Justizsystems und seiner Institutionen, Verfahren und Partner“
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten
Mounir Satouri

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DRAFT REPORT From prototypes to capabilities – enabling new defence actors to scale up - PE785.352v01-00

DRAFT REPORT From prototypes to capabilities – enabling new defence actors to scale up
Committee on Security and Defence
Mārtiņš Staķis

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Tour d'Italie, concours Eurovision : la Bulgarie brille sur la scène internationale

Courrier des Balkans - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 07:41

La Bulgarie sait faire parler d'elle cette année, et en positif : de la première étape du Tour d'Italie début mai à la victoire de la chanteuse Dara à l'Eurovision. En 2026, Sofia fait tourner les têtes !

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Latest news - Next SEDE meetings - Committee on Security and Defence


The next meeting of the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is scheduled to take place on Monday, 22 June 2026, 15.00 - 18.30 and Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 9.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 18.30 in Brussels (room SPINELLI 1G3).

Further information about the SEDE meetings can be found here.
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SEDE missions 2026:
  • Taiwan - 30 March - 2 April 2026
  • Poland and Czechia - 16-18 February 2026
  • Ukraine - 5-6 February 2026
SEDE missions 2025:
  • Djibouti - 27-29 October 2025
  • Greenland - 15-19 September 2025
  • Norway - 27-30 May 2025
  • Moldova and Ukraine - 14-17 April 2025
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina - 24-27 February 2025
  • Israel and Palestine - 5-8 February 2025
SEDE missions 2024:
  • United Kingdom - 28-30 October 2024
  • Ukraine - 25-26 October 2024

SEDE Committee meetings' calendar 2026
SEDE Committee meetings' calendar 2025
EP calendar 2026
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Press release - Briefing on the entry into application of the EU Migration Pact with lead MEPs

Europäisches Parlament (Nachrichten) - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 13:46
On Wednesday at 9:15, several MEPs will hold a briefing for journalists as the implementation phase of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum begins on 12 June 2026.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

BBC Africa - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 01:00
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Israel and Lebanon

Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten) - Sat, 06/06/2026 - 22:23
The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on Israel and Lebanon.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Weekly schedule of President António Costa

Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten) - Sat, 06/06/2026 - 04:23
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 8-14 June 2026.

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