20 years on from her assassination, Human Rights and EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation committee MEPs will pay tribute to Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya in Strasbourg.

On 29-30 September, MEPs, national parliamentarians, EU experts, and civil society representatives will discuss strategies to strengthen democracy and reinforce citizens' trust.

European Parliament's agenda dedicated to media professionals.

The draft law 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.

EU coordination is needed to protect citizens and democracies within the digital environment given its global and cross-border nature, according to the European Parliament.

On Wednesday, MEPs are set to adopt new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields or require fewer pesticides.

MEPs are encouraged by the EU accession-related reforms carried out by Ukraine’s government, and insist Ukrainians should determine the conditions for peace with Russia.

On Monday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed provisionally on changes to EU policy on the return of non-EU nationals staying illegally in the EU.

On Tuesday, the first laureates of the European Order of Merit were honoured for their significant contribution to EU integration and values in a ceremony at the European Parliament.

On Tuesday, Parliament set out its position for negotiations with member states on the main figures and structure of the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF).

European Parliament's agenda dedicated to media professionals.

European Parliament's agenda dedicated to media professionals.

On Wednesday MEPs endorsed their negotiating position on the 2028-2034 EU budget, including a breakdown of the amounts they want to allocate to each EU funding programme.

European Parliament's agenda dedicated to media professionals.

European Parliament's agenda dedicated to media professionals.