An intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience (short presentation)
The analysis in the Commission’s Action Plan on Intellectual Property highlights the importance of intangible assets such as trademarks, designs, patents and data in today’s knowledge-based economy, especially with regard to job creation, economic growth and the higher remuneration of employees. Creators’ and inventors’ remuneration should be protected from ‘buy-out’ contracts by big platforms, wh
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Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency (debate)
The priority of the European Union and the Belgian Presidency for the next six months must remain to protect European citizens from the crises we are facing: inflation, the high price of medicines, the diversification of social inequalities, the security of external borders and the consequences of the war in Ukraine. The Kingdom of Belgium needs to show, more than ever, its strong negotiating natu
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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026 (debate)
Mr President, colleagues, the latest European Council has exposed deep divisions over the next EU budget. Some Member States want to cut the budget; others want to protect traditional policies; and Europeans are struggling with high living costs. So, we cannot do more with less. I fully support President Costa's efforts to bring countries closer together, and I believe an extraordinary Council ded
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General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections (debate)
Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the budget for 2027 is the last budget in the current multiannual financial framework of the European Union, and this comes with a special responsibility: the responsibility to deliver on our promises, to protect European investments and to ensure that no community is left behind. We cannot start a new European financial year, leaving behind unf
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Escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security (debate)
Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the security situation in the Black Sea calls for a firm response from the European Union, because we see what is happening: civilian ships attacked, drones violating Romanian and European airspace, communities affected by the war on our borders. The consequences are already being felt: transport is disrupted, tourism and local economies are suf
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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, Romania is going through a difficult economic situation caused by the wrong austerity policies. Public debt has exceeded 60% of GDP, the country is in recession, foreign investment has fallen, and many families are struggling from month to month. This is the reality from which the new government starts. And behind these figures are people, parents who worry a
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Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9 (B10-0336/2026) (vote)
The next vote is on the objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9 (see minutes, item 10.15).
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Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified soybean MON 87705 (B10-0334/2026) (vote)
The next vote is on the objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 (see minutes, item 10.13).
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The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality (B10-0333/2026) (vote)
The next vote is on the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality (see minutes, item 10.12).
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2025 Commission report on Serbia (A10-0163/2026 - Tonino Picula) (vote)
Colleagues, we take note of all the remarks, and I want to assure you that in the Bureau of this House, the issue of respecting the Rules of the House has been discussed.
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2025 Commission report on Ukraine (A10-0172/2026 - Michael Gahler) (vote)
Colleague, we take note of your remarks. We will check the recording. It's very important to respect the Rules of this House. Colleague, on the same item? If we open the same item, it will be too much.
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2025 Commission report on Ukraine (A10-0172/2026 - Michael Gahler) (vote)
The next vote is on the 2025 Commission report on Ukraine (see minutes, item 10.9).
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EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA): amendment and supplement (A10-0151/2026 - Paolo Borchia) (vote)
The next vote is on the EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA): amendment and supplement (see minutes, item 10.8).
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EU–Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement: accession to the EU of Croatia (Protocol) (A10-0177/2026 - Tomas Tobé) (vote)