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European political parties and foundations – 2026 report on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 and on the activities funded (A10-0145/2026 - Loránt Vincze, Charles Goerens) (vote)

The next vote is on European political parties and foundations – 2026 report on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 and on the activities funded (see minutes, item 7.13).

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Measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the TEU and to the TFEU, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (A10-0158/2026 - Johan Van Overtveldt) (vote)

The next vote is on the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the TEU and to the TFEU, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (see minutes, item 7.11).…

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Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI) (A10-0073/2026 - Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara) (vote)

The next vote is on the simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI) (see minutes, item 7.9).

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Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods (A10-0070/2026 - Bernd Lange) (vote)

The next vote is on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods (see minutes, item 7.8).

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Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland (vote)

The first vote is on the urgent decision concerning the proposal on shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland (see minutes, item 7.1).

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Formal sitting – Address by Jakov Milatović, President of Montenegro

Good afternoon, dear colleagues, today we are joined by the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović. Dear President, welcome to this Parliament. Thank you for your commitment and your leadership. I am especially pleased that this comes so soon after you hosted us in Montenegro at the first EU–Western Balkans Summit and after I had the honour and privilege to address your Parliament earlier this m…

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Order of business

Okay, let's let the plenary decide. We put the vote to a proposal. (In response to comments by Ms Aubry) So you withdraw the request? Then the request is withdrawn. (In response to comments by Ms Aubry) Ms Aubry, you were present when the rules were agreed. The agenda is therefore adopted. The order of business is thus established. ⁂ I would like to inform the House that I have again received mult…

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Announcement by the President

Dear colleagues, this session we will be trying out some innovative ideas – based on a lot of your input individually and that of your groups – in order to make these plenary sessions more effective and our debates more accessible, and to allow for better organisation of MEPs' work. I would like firstly to thank you all for your engagement and commitment as we take this first step. The status quo …

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Welcome

Dear colleagues, before we move to the adoption of the agenda, I would first of all like to welcome a delegation from the United States House of Representatives, who are with us today in the diplomatic gallery. (Applause) Thank you, dear colleagues. Your presence here speaks to the importance of our parliamentary transatlantic partnership, so let me warmly welcome you to this House.…

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Composition of committees and delegations

The EPP Group has informed me of decisions relating to changes to appointments within committees and delegations. These decisions will be set out in the minutes of today's sitting and take effect on the date of this announcement.…

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Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes and the texts adopted of the sitting of 21 May 2026 are available. Are there any comments? No. The minutes are approved.

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Resumption of the session

Dear colleagues, I declare resumed the session of the European Parliament adjourned on 21 May 2026.

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Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response (B10-0245/2026) (vote)

Thank you. You will understand that my reply will be the same as I gave for Mr Buxadé before.

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Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade (A10-0122/2026 - Brando Benifei) (vote)

The next vote is on opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade (see minutes, item 9.11).

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EC–São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol (A10-0096/2026 - Nora Junco García) (vote)

The next vote is on the EC–São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol (see minutes, item 9.6).

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EU–Lebanon Agreement on cooperation between Eurojust and the authorities of Lebanon competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters (A10-0132/2026 - Jaroslav Bžoch) (vote)

The next vote is on the EU–Lebanon Agreement on cooperation between Eurojust and the authorities of Lebanon competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters (see minutes, item 9.5).

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International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36 (A10-0101/2026 - Bernd Lange) (vote)

The next vote is on the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36 (see minutes, item 9.3).

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EU–Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (A10-0107/2026 - Ilhan Kyuchyuk) (vote)

The next vote is on the EU–Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (see minutes, item 9.2).

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Welcome

Thank you, Mr Buxadé. So yesterday you were aware that the session was suspended by agreement for the duration of the Order of Merit conferral ceremony. This allowed for guests to enter the Chamber, including the laureates – who would otherwise not have been allowed to come in – their families and some staff members who worked on the event. As usual with events in the European Parliament, Members …

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High time to deliver on the Single Market, providing certainty and predictability for EU businesses and quality jobs (debate)

The next item is the debate on Council and Commission statements on high time to deliver on the single market, providing certainty and predictability for EU businesses and quality jobs (2026/2723(RSP)).…

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Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 72) (action taken)

I have received a request for a vote in Parliament, from the PfE Group, reaching the medium threshold, on the decision of the TRAN Committee to enter into negotiations on the following file: periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection. This is the roadworthiness package. I have also received a request for a vote in Parliament, from the Greens Group and The Left Group, reaching …

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Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market (debate)

The next item is the debate on the report by Karin Karlsbro, on behalf of the Committee on International Trade, on negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market (COM(2025)0726 – C10-0245/2025 – 2025/0726(COD)) (A10-0012/2026).…

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Order of business

Now, I give the floor to anyone who would like to speak against. No one. We put the request to a vote by roll call. It's rejected. So the agenda does not change in this regard. Now, that means the agenda is adopted and the order of business is thus established. And we will go through the points of order as received.…

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Order of business

Good. So we will put that request to a vote by roll call. It's adopted. Now the sitting will be extended to 23:00. So, for tomorrow, The Left Group has requested that a statement by the Vice-President / High-Representative on 'Israel's latest airstrikes in Lebanon, the urgent need to uphold the ceasefire and the EU's responsibility to prevent further escalation' be added as the fourth item in the …

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Order of business

So now I will read out the alternative proposal from the ECR Group: Parliament's statements on 'The attack against citizens in Modena: protecting public spaces and preventing violence in the EU'. It would have one round of political group speakers in the afternoon, after the oral question on governance under pressure. So, Ms Ceccardi, first let me start by asking you, do you agree with the alterna…