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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 29/10/2026

Increasing the frequency of dialogue between the EU and China is essential in building trust on both sides say @inta.europarl.europa.eu MEPs. With Chinese counterparts, they discussed trade imbalances, market access concerns and opportunities for further dialogue. 🔗 link.europa.eu/GVnhgX

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 29/10/2026

The EU and Spanish flags are flying at half-mast until 31st October in front of the European Parliament buildings, at the EP offices in Madrid and in Barcelona, in solidarity with the victims of the tragic train accident in Urda, Toledo. 🇪🇺 🇪🇸 link.europa.eu/HwbYQH

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 26/10/2026

EP this week: -Fair competition and trade: IMCO MEPs are in China -EMPL MEPs investigate working conditions at Amazon warehouses Poland & Germany -LIBE MEPs meets w/ ICC -MEPs in LIBE assess rule of law developments in Hungary -EuroLat assembly in Spain -AFET MEPs in India 🔗 link.europa.eu/nm94kH

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 22/10/2026

A bigger Erasmus+ from 2028: EP calls for funding of €47.39 billion in the EU's next long-term budget. MEPs also want to make it easier for more young people to study, train and volunteer abroad, regardless of their background or where they live. @cult.europarl.europa.eu link.europa.eu/xYXvjC

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 22/10/2026

The European Parliament awards the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the International Criminal Court and its officials. This award recognises the Court's important work in upholding international law and justice. link.europa.eu/NbTwpw

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

Congratulations to the @decorrespondent.nl, winner of the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism for their investigation into the migration deal between Italy and Albania. Find out more about the winning investigation: link.europa.eu/9pkFRm

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

MEPs debate Russian drone incursions and strikes on EU territory, most recently on several ships off the Bulgarian and Romanian Black Sea coast, with EU foreign policy chief @kajakallas.bsky.social. A vote on a resolution will take place on Thursday. Watch the debate: link.europa.eu/Yv79dB

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026

MEPs shortlist three finalists for the 2026 Sakharov Prize: • The International Criminal Court and its officials • Tundu Lissu, Tanzania • Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, Iran The laureate will be announced by @president.europarl.europa.eu on Thursday 22 at noon. 🔗 link.europa.eu/jPpYVJ

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026

Last-minute press briefing on the 19-22 October plenary session today at 16.30, in Parliament’s press room and online. Topics: EUCO, Sakharov Prize, Erasmus+ funding, passenger rights, Russian drone strikes, Houthi attacks and Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize among others. 🔗 link.europa.eu/QVYrQj

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

Before the award ceremony, a seminar on the continued risks to a free press will take place at 14.00. With family members of Anna Politkovskaya, Daphne Caruana Galizia and Ján Kuciak. The 2026 finalists will also present their investigations. All details: link.europa.eu/Dkr3Kt Programme ⤵️

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

October II plenary: - 2026 Sakharov Prize - Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism - European Council - Russian drone strikes - Houthi attacks - 2028-2034 Erasmus+ - EU support for the ICC More topics during today's pre-session press briefing at 11.00: link.europa.eu/3Rp3k8

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

Steady progress on the One Europe, One Market roadmap ⤵️

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

EU institutions reaffirm commitment to deliver on the One Europe, One Market roadmap. "Parliament is committed to keeping up the momentum and working with Council and Commission to deliver real results for people & businesses across Europe". @president.europarl.europa.eu 🔗 link.europa.eu/Hnbbxw

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

At #EUCO today, @president.europarl.europa.eu will outline EP's stance on the EU’s next long-term budget, boosting competitiveness, defence and security, migration, enlargement as well as the support for Ukraine. Press kit: link.europa.eu/9WP9hB Press conference: link.europa.eu/98gXTy

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

Parliament hosts speakers from the Gulf countries to strengthen strategic ties and parliamentary cooperation ahead of next week's EU-GCC summit. Opening remarks by @president.europarl.europa.eu and Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, representing the GCC presidency. 🔗 link.europa.eu/ttvGdT

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

This week: - @empl.europarl.europa.eu debates industrial policy/competitiveness with @steph-sejourne.bsky.social and fair mobility with @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social - Reactions to the MFF negobox - @president.europarl.europa.eu addresses #EUCO - EP hosts GCC speakers - Prep for 19-22 October plenary

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 10/10/2026

"It cannot be the starting point for an agreement" — lead @budg.europarl.europa.eu MEPs on the next EU long-term budget react to the Irish presidency’s negotiating box 🔗 link.europa.eu/4tpyRk

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 09/10/2026

"The European Union must now demonstrate unwavering solidarity with the ICC" — joint statement by EP chairs David McAllister, Mounir Satouri, Bernd Lange, Ilhan Kyuchyuk and Brando Benifei following today’s sanctions announcement by the United States. 🔗 link.europa.eu/HycQrb

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

MEPs reject Russia’s parliamentary elections as neither free nor fair and refuse to recognise the State Duma as legitimate. Parliament calls for tougher sanctions, continued support for democratic forces and no normalisation of EU-Russia ties. 🔗 link.europa.eu/twDwmq

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

This morning, MEPs debated the latest developments on the next #MFF with Council and Commission representatives. MEPs reaffirmed Parliament’s April 2026 position: a future-oriented budget matching the EU’s ambitions, backed by new revenue streams 🔗 Overview: link.europa.eu/YJvYKx

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026

Over 840k deaths each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks. Parliament calls for EU action to tackle work-related risks that can lead to stress, burnout and mental and physical health problems. The EC must respond within 3 months. 🔗 link.europa.eu/PFkBC9

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 05/10/2026

Last-minute press briefing on the 5-8 October plenary session today at 16.30, in Parliament’s Daphne Caruana Galizia press room and online. Highlighted topics in the agenda: EUCO priorities, MFF, EU defence, the cost-of-living crisis & housing prices. 🔗 link.europa.eu/7Tp8xM

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 05/10/2026

Lead MEPs on the next MFF, Siegfried Mureşan and Carla Tavares, will brief media this Tuesday at 15.30. Details: link.europa.eu/Tr4Xkj On Wednesday from 09.00, plenary will debate the latest developments in talks on the next EU long-term budget since Parliament adopted its position in April

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

The jury of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism has shortlisted ten investigations for its 6th edition. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Strasbourg on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, preceded by a seminar on press freedom. 🔗 link.europa.eu/6WqfGc

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026

Pre-plenary press briefing today at 11:00 Spokespersons from the political groups will outline their key priorities for the 5-8 October plenary session. Join us on site in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room or watch online: link.europa.eu/NbhDpd

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

October I plenary: - EUCO priorities - EU long-term budget - EU defence innovation programme (AGILE) - The cost of living crisis and soaring housing prices - Portuguese PM @LMontenegro_PT - Russia's undemocratic elections - Humanitarian situation in Ukraine - KIDS Act 🔗 link.europa.eu/6Tp96x

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought have been presented. The vote on the three shortlisted candidates will take place on 19 Oct followed by the final decision on the laureate(s) by the Conference of Presidents on 22 Oct. 🔗 link.europa.eu/c8gWgR

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

MEPs want to boost the next EU civil protection mechanism to better anticipate crises like wildfires, floods, and health emergencies. They propose increasing its funding to €12.42 bn in the EU’s next long-term budget package. Next: vote in October I plenary 🔗 link.europa.eu/fkXTnf

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

On 30 September, the European Parliament’s building glowed pink to mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026. The European Parliament remains committed to boosting breast cancer awareness and prevention across Europe and worldwide.

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Next week in Strasbourg, MEPs in @droi.europarl.europa.eu and in Parliament's Russia delegation will honour Anna Politkovskaya 20 years after her assassination. • Speakers: Anna Victoria Politkovskaya (her granddaughter), Ms Mariana Katzarova and Mr Kirill Martynov. 🔗 link.europa.eu/fn6Gc4

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 29/09/2026

Today Parliament's Trèves building (Brussels) will be renamed in honor of former President David Sassoli. The ceremony will start at 15:00 CEST on Esplanade Solidarność 1980 and will include a speech by @president.europarl.europa.eu and remarks by other dignitaries. 🔗 link.europa.eu/NQkYhG

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

The 2nd edition of the EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum will see MPs and MEPs gather at Parliament to discuss strategies to strengthen democracy and reinforce citizens' trust. Speakers incl. @president.europarl.europa.eu, @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya link.europa.eu/kDmG9C

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

EP this week: - Lagarde in ECON - EU cancer plan implementation - Next MFF: Erasmus+ & civil protection funds - COP31 priorities - EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum with EP President, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya & @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social - Pre-plenary prep/press briefing link.europa.eu/nm94kH

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

New to covering the EU’s long-term budget - or need a refresher? Join our practical, off-the-record briefing for journalists on the ABC of the #MFF, covering key concepts, jargon, structure and process. 📅 Thursday, 1 October 🕚 11.00-12.00 CET Details: link.europa.eu/mqxRHW

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 22/09/2026

🇪🇺🇵🇭 @inta.europarl.europa.eu chair Bernd Lange and rapporteur Jörgen Warborn have welcomed the substantial deal on the EU-Philippines free trade agreement, announced by the European Commission today. Parliament must give its consent before the FTA can enter into force link.europa.eu/kqnPKF

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 21/09/2026

EP this week: -@president.europarl.europa.eu at UN high-level week in NY -Foreign Affairs in Iceland -Internal Market & Consumer Protection in South Korea -Tax in US -Transport & Gender Equality in Greenland -Civil Liberties & Culture in Finland -Petitions in Greece 🔗 link.europa.eu/nm94kH

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 17/09/2026

Starting soon: the joint press conference with @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola and Canadian PM Mark Carney in the Daphne Caruana Galizia press room in Strasbourg, following his address to MEPs. Follow live: link.europa.eu/NnCBJW

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

🇪🇺🇨🇦 @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola and @mark-carney.bsky.social will hold a joint press conference this Thursday. 🕦 11.30 - Prime Minister Carney addresses Parliament 🕧 12.30 - Joint press conference at the Daphne Caruana Galizia press room, Strasbourg. Details: link.europa.eu/McxX3q

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

Tomorrow at 8:15 CEST, @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola will address media ahead of the State of the European Union debate. The doorstep will take place in the media stand-up area adjacent to the Parliament's chamber in Strasbourg. 🔗 link.europa.eu/QPWvWd

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

Press briefings head of the State of the Union debate 🔹The next EU long-term budget 🔹Defence, security and foreign interference 🔹Social protection and housing 🔹Technology sovereignty and digital safe space 🔹Competitiveness, energy transition and climate change Follow: link.europa.eu/RmXYf4

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026

MEPs debate how to protect the EU's democracy from malicious interference, hybrid attacks, and disinformation. After the vote on the @euds.europarl.europa.eu recommendations, EP President, rapporteur Tomas Tobé and @nathalieloiseau.bsky.social will hold a press conference. 🔗 link.europa.eu/gJKwCn

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 14/09/2026

The European Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and Canada, reflecting a shared commitment to parliamentary diplomacy as a pillar of transatlantic cooperation. 🔗 link.europa.eu/hcfwJN

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 14/09/2026

Last-minute press briefing on the 14-17 September plenary session today at 16.30 CEST, in Parliament’s Daphne Caruana's press room and online. Some topics in the agenda: SOTEU debate, democracy shield, PM Mark Carney, Europe’s defence, social media impact on youngsters. More: link.europa.eu/7T7NNW

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 11/09/2026

Pre-plenary press briefing today at 11:00 Spokespersons from the political groups will outline their key priorities for next week’s State of the Union debate and on the 14–17 September plenary session. Join us on site in Parliament’s press room or watch online: link.europa.eu/7NBKHT

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 10/09/2026

September EP plenary: -State of the Union debate with @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu -Address of Canadian PM Mark Carney -Defence readiness -Hybrid attacks -Democracy shield report -Ceuta -Impact of social media on youth -Heatwaves & wildfires -EU aid for Ukraine -Middle East 🔗 link.europa.eu/GCNF38

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

Lead @budg.europarl.europa.eu MEPs Siegfried Mureșan and Carla Tavares are in Finland from Thursday to discuss the next EU long-term budget and see how EU funding supports security, research and innovation. Parliament’s consent will be essential for the 2028-2034 budget. 🔗 link.europa.eu/CDhvfq

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

#SOTEU: Ahead of the State of the Union taking place in the European Parliament next Wednesday, check the video statements here by @president.europarl.europa.eu and political group leaders on their expectations for the debate. 🎥 link.europa.eu/P6vGMR

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

This afternoon from 16.00, @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola and Parliament's political group leaders will hold an exchange with Commission President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu on EU priorities ahead of the State of the Union debate and on the Commission's work programme for 2027.

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

Affordable housing is an EU priority. Today, MEPs in @hous.europarl.europa.eu debate with Commissioner Dan Jørgensen the Affordable Housing Act, the plan aimed at easing housing pressure & helping cities respond in areas under housing stress. Watch as of 16:30 CEST: link.europa.eu/7pmcdt

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

Ahead of the State of the Union (SOTEU) debate in the European Parliament next Wednesday, here's the analysis on how the von der Leyen Commission II is delivering on its policy priorities. Study: link.europa.eu/P37XcW

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