Newsletter - 6-9 October 2025 - Strasbourg plenary session
MEPs to debate Russian violations of EU airspace and critical infrastructure
On Wednesday, MEPs will debate recent Russian incursions into EU airspace with representatives of the Danish Council Presidency and the European Commission.
The EU’s role in supporting peace efforts for Gaza
Following the US President’s Gaza peace proposal, MEPs will discuss with the Council and Commission how the EU should join in peace efforts and support the two-state solution.
Debate and vote on two motions of censure against the European Commission
On Monday, plenary will hold a joint debate on two motions of censure against the European Commission, followed by two separate votes on Thursday.
Promoting and protecting digital sovereignty in the EU
On Wednesday, MEPs will debate with Council and Commission representatives ways to promote and protect the EU’s digital rules and reduce tech dependency on non-EU actors.
EU agriculture: simpler rules and a steadier income for farmers
On Wednesday, MEPs will vote on simplified EU agricultural rules and on ways to strengthen farmers’ position in the food supply chain. A joint debate will take place on Tuesday.
Single market: reducing fragmentation and removing barriers
On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss how to improve the free movement of goods and services in the single market and build it up for more growth and prosperity.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen to address MEPs
On Wednesday at noon, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen will deliver a speech in the European Parliament’s hemicycle in Strasbourg.
“This is Europe” debate with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden
On Tuesday at 10.30, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, will address Parliament and debate with MEPs.
Suspension of visa-free travel to fight hybrid threats and human rights breaches
MEPs are set to back a revised EU visa suspension mechanism, allowing a swifter end to visa-free travel from countries posing security risks or breaching human rights.
Return of EU sanctions against Iran
MEPs will discuss the EU’s strategy on the nuclear threat posed by Iran and the decision to reinstate sanctions on Tehran with Council and Commission representatives on Wednesday.
MEPs to discuss new strategic EU-India agenda
On Tuesday, MEPs will quiz the Council and the Commission on EU efforts to strengthen ties with India as part of a new strategic agenda.
MEPs to examine situation in Afghanistan
On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss with the Commission and the Council how to support women and communities affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.
EU political strategy for Latin America
On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss strengthening ties with Latin America and the Caribbean in response to rising global tensions and competing big power rivalries.
MEPs and Commission to discuss rise of antisemitism in Europe
On Tuesday, MEPs will assess recent antisemitic incidents and ongoing prejudice towards Jews across the EU, as well as possible solutions.
Simpler tax rules to boost competitiveness
MEPs will discuss and vote on their proposals for reforms to the EU’s tax architecture, to boost competitiveness while continuing to address tax avoidance and evasion.
EU aid to support workers laid off in Belgium and Germany
On Wednesday, MEPs will vote on two Commission proposals to provide over €4 million in EU help for 1,332 redundant workers.
Resolutions on human rights and democracy
Parliament will hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy, and rule of law topics on Wednesday afternoon, followed by votes on Thursday.
Other topics on the agenda
