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The EU needs to strengthen its global partnerships and enhance its threat deterrence, MEPs say in their annual reports on the EU’s common foreign, security and defence policies.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Chinese companies including Huawei are expected to be designated as high risk under the Commission's proposal to update the Cybersecurity Act

The talks come as Israel, Greece and Cyprus have revived trilateral discussions amid mounting regional tensions with Turkey

In a formal plenary sitting, Felipe VI, King of Spain, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Republic of Portugal addressed MEPs.

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In a formal plenary sitting, Felipe VI, King of Spain, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Republic of Portugal addressed MEPs.

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The European Parliament decided today to request the European Court of Justice to assess whether the EU-Mercosur agreement is in conformity with the EU treaties.
Committee on International Trade

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The European Parliament decided today to request the European Court of Justice to assess whether the EU-Mercosur agreement is in conformity with the EU treaties.
Committee on International Trade

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EU chief skips any possibility of face time with Trump

On Wednesday, Parliament gave its green light to a decision by the Council to apply the enhanced cooperation procedure to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion support loan.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Wednesday, Parliament gave its green light to a decision by the Council to apply the enhanced cooperation procedure to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion support loan.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Security and Defence

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MEPs want to maintain a traveller’s right to compensation for a three-hour delay while also pushing for simpler reimbursement procedures and free cabin luggage.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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MEPs want to maintain a traveller’s right to compensation for a three-hour delay while also pushing for simpler reimbursement procedures and free cabin luggage.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The landmark deal has failed its first political test in the European Parliament

On Wednesday, plenary took stock of the results of the December EU summit and discussed the need for a more sovereign and resilient EU with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen.

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On Wednesday, plenary took stock of the results of the December EU summit and discussed the need for a more sovereign and resilient EU with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen.

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It remains unclear whether SDF leader Mazloum Abdi will still accept a deal after negotiations collapsed on late Monday

Donald Trump has invited numerous countries to join his "Board of Peace", which according to the US president will not only deal with the situation in Gaza, but also serve as a permanent body for conflict resolution. The possible participation of leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenka is particularly controversial. Commentators also warn that the Board could be used to permanently weaken the UN.