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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026
European Parliament adopted a resolution on EU-China political relations. 🇪🇺🇨🇳 With 454 votes in favour, 86 against, 110 abstentions. Rapporteur Hilde Vautmans will hold a press conference at 15.00 🎥 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream... Press release www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026
Tomorrow, at 8.00-9.00 in Strasbourg, Committee on Foreign Affairs MEPs discuss with Commissioner for enlargement Marta Kos the "Communication on preparing for a wider Union" 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/meetdocs/202... Follow live 🎥 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 05/10/2026
On Wednesday, 🇪🇺-🇨🇳 Rapporteur Hilde Vautmans will answer questions from journalists on Parliament’s position on the political relationship between the EU and China. 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Press conference on EU-China political relations | News | European Parliament
Following the vote in the plenary, rapporteur Hilde Vautmans will hold a press conference on Wednesday 7 October.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026
Commissioner on enlargement Marta Kos will present the communication on the pre-enlargement policy reviews to the members of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Next Wednesday, in Strasbourg. 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Committee on Foreign Affairs: Highlights of the week 5-11 October | News | European Parliament
Extraordinary meeting on Wednesday 7 October 2026, Strasbourg
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Human Rights Subcommittee @droi.europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026
🔴 Egypt: 6 journalists of Matsadaash arrested ▶️ Lead MEPs @mounirsatouri.bsky.social @tinekestrik.bsky.social express concern over the arrest in a joint statement 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Lead MEPs express concern over arrest of Matsadaash journalists in Egypt | News | European Parliament
Members call on Egypt’s judicial authorities to ensure due process is followed and to communicate proactively and transparently on the arrests.
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Human Rights Subcommittee @droi.europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026
🔴Nominations for the 2026 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought are now out ! ▶️Find out more about the six candidates in our press release 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2026: presentation of the nominees | News | European Parliament
The nominees for this year’s Prize were presented by the political groups in a joint meeting on Thursday. The vote to determine the three shortlisted nominees will take place in October.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 30/09/2026
On Thursday in the Committee on Foreign Affairs: CFSP, EU-Norway relations 🇪🇺-🇳🇴 , Strait of Hormuz, candidates for 2026 Sakharov Prize Please note that the vote on EU-Syria relations has been postponed. 👉 europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres... Live 🎥 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) | News | European Parliament
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 25/09/2026
Next week in the Committee on Foreign Affairs MEPs engage with: EU-Syria relations 🇪🇺🇸🇾 Common Foreign and Security Policy EU-Norway relations 🇪🇺🇳🇴 Situation in the Strait of Hormuz Presentation of candidates for 2026 Sakharov Prize Find out more 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) | News | European Parliament
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 22/09/2026
Committee on Foreign Affairs MEPs David McAllister Michał Szczerba and Andreas Schieder concluded their visit to Iceland. Among others, they met with Pawel Bartoszek, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Althingi. 🇪🇺-🇮🇸 Press release 🔽 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 18/09/2026
🆕 A @europarl.europa.eu delegation will visit Iceland 🇮🇸 for talks on foreign policy, security and the future of EU-Iceland relations. More info: tinyurl.com/4dh27uvd 👇
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Committee on Foreign Affairs MEPs to travel to Iceland | News | European Parliament
A delegation from the European Parliament will visit Iceland for talks on foreign policy, security and the future of EU-Iceland relations.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 17/09/2026
🇪🇺 🇨🇦 Canadian PM @mark-carney.bsky.social called for an "alliance for the future" between the EU and Canada, in an address to the @europarl.europa.eu on Thursday. 📜 Full press release: tinyurl.com/yc3e4cp6 👇
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Mark Carney calls for an “alliance for the future” between the EU and Canada | News | European Parliament
“Our response to the current geopolitical disruption should take on a new dimension,” Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said, addressing the European Parliament on Thursday.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 10/09/2026
🇪🇺 🇨🇳 EU-China relations have reached a critical point due to China’s unfair economic practices and its position on Russia’s war against Ukraine, say @afet.europarl.europa.eu MEPs in their report. Rapporteur: Hilde Vautmans (Renew Europe, Belgium) 📜 Full press release: tinyurl.com/v6v6zd24 👇
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EU-China relations: MEPs demand a more resilient EU policy | News | European Parliament
The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee called for a stronger and principled EU-China policy that combines dialogue with the greater protection of European interests.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 10/09/2026
🇪🇺 🇨🇭 @afet.europarl.europa.eu has given its consent to a broad package of EU agreements with Switzerland. Rapporteur: Christophe Grudler (Renew Europe, France) 📜 Full press release: tinyurl.com/ycycud3r 👇
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MEPs back balanced package to deepen EU-Switzerland ties | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, the Foreign Affairs Committee endorsed a broad EU-Switzerland package delivering tangible benefits for citizens and businesses on both sides.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 07/09/2026
Following the Foreign Affairs Committee vote, rapporteur Christophe Grudler will hold a press conference on package of EU-Switzerland agreements. 🇪🇺-🇨🇭 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Press conference on broad package of EU-Switzerland agreements | News | European Parliament
On Thursday 10 September, immediately following the Foreign Affairs Committee vote, rapporteur Christophe Grudler will hold a press conference.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 04/09/2026
Next week votes on reports 📌package of agreements with Switzerland 🇨🇭 📌EU-China political relations 🇨🇳 📌Pact for the Mediterranean debates 📌enlargement process 📌risks to multilateralism Agenda emeeting.europarl.europa.eu/emeeting/com... Follow live multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 31/08/2026
🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇬🇮 On Tuesday 1/9 at 09.00 CEST, MEPs on @afet.europarl.europa.eu and @inta.europarl.europa.eu will discuss their draft recommendation (consent) for the EU-UK agreement on Gibraltar. 📜 Agenda 👉 tinyurl.com/386mj8s6 🔴 📽️ Follow live 👉 tinyurl.com/4w5yvbdn
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Development Committee @deve.europarl.europa.eu · 28/08/2026
📆 NEXT WEEK in the @deve.europarl.europa.eu Committee: - with @afet.europarl.europa.eu, a debate with Greenland FM Mr Múte Bourup Egede - discussions on gender equality, sustainable development, and the debt burden When: Wednesday, 9.30-15.30 Where: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 23/07/2026
During a three-day mission to Beijing and Shanghai Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs reaffirmed the EU’s principled stance and commitment to dialogue in its relations with China. 🇪🇺-🇨🇳 Press Release 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs conclude mission to China | News | European Parliament
In Beijing and Shanghai, MEPs discussed the geopolitical implications of EU-China ties, while reaffirming the EU’s principled stance and commitment to dialogue.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 23/07/2026
🇪🇺🇨🇳 On the final day of their visit to China, EP Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs were received by Shanghai municipal authorities including Mayor Gong Zheng. They also engaged with scholars at Fudan University, and visited tech companies to witness first-hand the practical applications of AI
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 22/07/2026
In Beijing today, EP Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs met with IDCPC Minister Liu Haixing, and scholars at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Talks focused on the evolving EU-China relationship and areas of cooperation, as well as issues including trade imbalances and Russia's war against Ukraine
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European Parliamentary Diplomacy @epdiplomacy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🇪🇺🇸🇦 The EP delegation incl. Abir Al-Sahlani Daniel Freund Hana Jalloul Muro led by #DARP Chair Lopatka concluded their visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today, marking the 18th EU-KSA IPM. 🔗 Read the press release: ow.ly/U5xV50ZrkRN #parliamentarydiplomacy
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European Parliamentary Diplomacy @epdiplomacy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🇪🇺🇧🇴 Led by #DAND Chair Robert Biedroń, the Andean Community delegation began its visit to Bolivia with meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs Fernando Aramayo, EU Ambassador Jaume Segura Socias, the Bolivian Chamber of Deputies & civil society. 🤝 #ParliamentaryDiplomacy
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 21/07/2026
On day one of the EP Foreign Affairs Committee visit to China, the eight-member delegation met Foreign Minister Wang Yi and leading National People's Congress members, including Li Hongzhong and Lou Qinjian. Led by Chair David McAllister, MEPs met too with the EU diplomatic missions in Beijing
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European Parliamentary Diplomacy @epdiplomacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🇪🇺🇸🇦 An European Parliament delegation led by #DARP Chair Reinhold Lopatka are in Riyadh & Jeddah 👉 18th EU-Saudi Arabia Interparliamentary Meeting, symbolizing the long-standing commitment to strategic partnership. With Abir Al-Sahlani Daniel Freund Hana Jalloul Muro #parliamentarydiplomacy
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 17/07/2026
An eight-member delegation from Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, will be in China on 21-23 July for high-level meetings with the Chinese authorities 🇪🇺-🇨🇳 Find out more 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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EU-China relations: Foreign Affairs Committee to visit Beijing and Shanghai | News | European Parliament
A delegation from Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, will be in China on 21-23 July for high-level meetings with the Chinese authorities.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 14/07/2026
Starting at 9.00 in the Committee on Foreign Affairs Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee presents to MEPs the Irish Presidency priorities in external policy. 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 Follow live 🎥 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 10/07/2026
Next week in the Committee on Foreign Affairs Discussions with Irish Presidency Strategic political relations with Australia Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans and Moldova Agenda emeeting.europarl.europa.eu/emeeting/com... Follow live multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 08/07/2026
In the report adopted today, MEPs say that the best way to resolve the political crisis in Serbia is to hold genuinely free and fair elections. 🇪🇺 🇷🇸 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Serbia and enlargement: MEPs expect real commitment to EU values | News | European Parliament
Serbia’s government continues to say EU membership is its strategic goal, but MEPs warn that this is often not reflected in its actions.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 08/07/2026
Parliament calls for a constructive discussion on how to advance Ukraine’s European integration, while also taking the EU’s strategic interests into account. 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Enlargement: MEPs welcome reform efforts by Ukraine amid ongoing war | News | European Parliament
On Wednesday, MEPs called for a constructive discussion on how to advance Ukraine’s European integration, taking into account the EU’s strategic interests.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 08/07/2026
In their report on Moldova’s progress towards EU membership MEPs praise the country’s reforms despite Moscow interference 🇪🇺 🇲🇩 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Enlargement: MEPs praise Moldova for reforms despite Moscow interference | News | European Parliament
In their report on Moldova’s progress towards EU membership, MEPs commend the country for its exemplary commitment despite continued Russian-led foreign interference.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 07/07/2026
Press conference on 2025 report on Serbia, on Wednesday. By the standing rapporteur Tonino Picula. www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Press conference on the European Parliament’s report on Serbia | News | European Parliament
Standing rapporteur for Serbia Tonino Picula will hold a press conference on Wednesday.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 07/07/2026
Parliament calls on the EU to expand diplomatic relations, security cooperation and economic partnerships with like-minded partners in East Asia amid a shifting geopolitical situation. www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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East Asia: stronger cooperation to boost EU’s security and competitiveness | News | European Parliament
Parliament calls on the EU to expand diplomatic relations, security cooperation and economic partnerships with like-minded partners in East Asia amid a shifting geopolitical situation.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 07/07/2026
This afternoon at EP plenary MEPs discuss progress in accession talks 🇪🇺 with Ukraine 🇺🇦, Moldova 🇲🇩 and Serbia 🇷🇸. Vote on resolutions on Wednesday. Follow live from 16.30 or catch up later 🎥 www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h... Plenary agenda www.europarl.europa.eu/sedcms/docum...
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Main page of the European Parliament’s plenary website. Live streaming, updated speaker list, plenary news, priority information and priority documents.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 06/07/2026
Committee on Foreign Affairs standing rapporteur on Türkiye Nacho Sánchez Amor participated as an observer in the hearing of Ekrem İmamoğlu. Rapporteur's statement www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Parliament’s rapporteur for Türkiye observer at the trial of Ekrem İmamoğlu | News | European Parliament
On the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara, today marks the start of the decisive hearings in the trial of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 25/06/2026
Today at 11.15 Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights discusses with Foreign Affairs Committee and @droi.europarl.europa.eu global human rights challenges & their promotion Follow live 🎥 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream... Agenda 📌 www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 23/06/2026
“You are not alone”, stressed European Parliament president Roberta Metsola addressing Russian pro-democracy and anti-war actors at a conference in Brussels. 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Parliament hosts conference with Russian pro-democracy and anti-war actors | News | European Parliament
“You are not alone”, stressed European Parliament president Roberta Metsola addressing Brussels Dialogue participants.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 22/06/2026
Committee on Foreign Affairs/ International Trade/ Defence & Security/ Budget talk to Commissioner Kos on the implementation of the EUR €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan Follow live from 17.00 🎥 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 18/06/2026
After five decades of a communist regime Cuba is close to being a failed state says the European Parliament. MEPs call for EU sanctions against the Cuban regime and demand profound economic and political change Press release www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Cuba: MEPs call for EU sanctions and a push towards transition | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, Parliament condemned the systematic repression carried out by the Cuban regime and demanded profound economic and political change.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 18/06/2026
Parliament adopts a resolution condemning drone incursions and airspace violations of EU territory. They are not isolated incidents but an integral part of Russia's broader strategy of intimidation of the EU and its allies, say MEPs. Press release www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Parliament condemns Russia’s drone incursions in the EU | News | European Parliament
The EU will not be intimidated by Russia's campaign of destabilisation and is determined to defend its security, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 17/06/2026
No progress towards EU accession without reform for Georgia and Türkiye,say MEPs in the latest reports Press Release www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Georgia and Türkiye: No EU accession progress without reforms | News | European Parliament
MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 17/06/2026
Enlargement: In their latest reports MEPs assess the progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro. Press Release www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Enlargement: MEPs assess the progress of five Western Balkans countries | News | European Parliament
On Wednesday, Parliament reviewed the EU accession progress of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
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Human Rights Subcommittee @droi.europarl.europa.eu · 17/06/2026
🔴 Today in Strasbourg #EPlenary ▶️ Joint press point President Metsola & Andrzej Poczobut at 11.50 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream... ▶️ Formal sitting at 12.00 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/event/sak... + info 👇 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/agen...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 16/06/2026
In a report adopted on Tuesday Parliament calls on the European Commission and EU member states to commit to a zero-tolerance approach to serious growing threat of transnational repression. www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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MEPs demand EU action to fight transnational repression | News | European Parliament
MEPs strongly condemn acts of “transnational repression” and demand the EU and member states adopt a zero-tolerance approach.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 16/06/2026
Starting now MEPs discuss Russia’s provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland Follow live www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 16/06/2026
At 12.00 President of Montenegro Jakov Milatovic is addressing European Parliament in Strasbourg. Follow live www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
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Human Rights Subcommittee @droi.europarl.europa.eu · 15/06/2026
🔴 Starting now Joint committees meeting AFET, DEVE, DROI with Andrzej Poczobut, Sakharov Prize laureate in 2025 + info: www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres... 📽️ Webstreaming 👇 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Exchange of views with Andrzej Poczobut - 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate | News | European Parliament
MEPs from the Foreign Affairs and Development Committees and the Human rights Subcommittee will meet Andrzej Poczobut in Strasbourg this evening.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 15/06/2026
Leading MEPs welcome opening of accession negotiations on clusters with Ukraine and Moldova as a historic step forward 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇲🇩 Joint statement www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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MEPs welcome opening Fundamentals cluster in talks with Ukraine and Moldova | News | European Parliament
Opening of accession negotiations on clusters with Ukraine and Moldova is a historic step forward, say leading MEPs in a joint statement.
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 15/06/2026
Tuesday, plenary session: MEPs discuss the situation in the Middle East. Follow live from 10.15 📹 www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
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Foreign Affairs Committee @afet.europarl.europa.eu · 03/06/2026
In a report adopted today, Foreign Affairs Committe MEPs call on the EU to strengthen its action on water governance in response to the growing use of water as a tool of political pressure, coercion and warfare. Press release: www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres... Rapporteur: Leoluca Orlando
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