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The vote exposed deep divisions over tobacco taxation

Council and Parliament agreed to improve market access for microorganism-based biostimulants

Back channel line opened by António Costa

Germany remains cautious, while France is ready for stricter rules

New agreement covers military capabilities, defence industry cooperation and infrastructure projects

Europe's housing crisis is locking a generation out of homeownership - and the construction industry built to fix it is struggling to compete

The commission chief used the G7 to pitch Americans on the benefits of working with Europe

On 22 June, Alice Rufo, Deputy Minister to the Minister of the Armed Forces of France will brief SEDE on "forward deterrence" in the context of the updated French nuclear doctrine and European Security. A joint four-Committee (AFET/SEDE/INTA/BUDG) exchange of views will be held on the "Ukraine Support Loan Dialogue". On 23 June, SEDE Members will assess the implementation of the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loan programme with the European Commission's DG DEFIS.

In association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, SEDE will be briefed by Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, NATO Military Committee Chair, on the outcome of the Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session. Votes will be held on the SEDE-TRAN Military Mobility regulation, the SEDE opinion on the NRPP Fund as well as on 23 and 24 June on the Defence Omnibus.

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On 22 June, Alice Rufo, Deputy Minister to the Minister of the Armed Forces of France will brief SEDE on "forward deterrence" in the context of the updated French nuclear doctrine and European Security. A joint four-Committee (AFET/SEDE/INTA/BUDG) exchange of views will be held on the "Ukraine Support Loan Dialogue". On 23 June, SEDE Members will assess the implementation of the EU's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loan programme with the European Commission's DG DEFIS.

In association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, SEDE will be briefed by Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, NATO Military Committee Chair, on the outcome of the Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session. Votes will be held on the SEDE-TRAN Military Mobility regulation, the SEDE opinion on the NRPP Fund as well as on 23 and 24 June on the Defence Omnibus.

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Washington has removed air and maritime assets from the alliance's force model

On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Europe has just done something it hasn’t done in a very long time: today it chose innovation. After years of debate, the European Parliament today voted to adopt the New Genomic Techniques (NGT) regulation, concluding the European legislative process for NGTs. This is the first genuinely pro-innovation piece of legislation this sector has seen, and […]

‘Send them home,’ chanted nationalist and far-right MEPs

MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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New peace negotiations are expected during the summer

On Wednesday, MEPs approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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