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10

Feb

2026

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European response to the attacks on the Ukrainian energy system causing a humanitarian crisis (debate)

10

Feb

2026

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European response to the attacks on the Ukrainian energy system causing a humanitarian crisis (debate)

(Addressing Mr Volgin) Please, if you can follow the Rules of Procedure. Now I would like to give the floor to Ms Kalniete. (Addressing Mr Volgin once again) Please let the speaker speak. I will have to sadly notify the Secretariat. Please go to your place. Please, can I ask you to take your seat? I will have to refer you to the services. Take your seat, please. Ms Kalniete, please, the floor is y…

21

Jan

2026

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Restoring control of migration: returns, visa policy and third-country cooperation (topical debate)

The next item is the thematic debate at the request of a political group (EPP) (Rule 169) on the re-establishment of control over migration: return, visa policy and cooperation with third countries. I would like to inform you that the catch-the-eye procedure is not applied in this debate and no blue cards will be accepted.…

21

Jan

2026

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Composition of committees and delegations

I would also like to inform you that the Group of the European People's Party has informed the President of the decision concerning changes in committee appointments. This decision will be recorded in the minutes of today's sitting and will enter into force on the day of this notification.…

21

Jan

2026

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Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes of yesterday's sitting and the texts adopted are available. Does anyone have comments? No? The minutes were approved.

20

Jan

2026

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Situation in Venezuela following the extraction of Maduro and the need to ensure a peaceful democratic transition (debate)

The next item is the statement by the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the situation in Venezuela following the removal of Maduro and the need to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy (2026/2564(RSP)).…

20

Jan

2026

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Corrigenda (Rule 251) (action taken)

Pursuant to Rule 251(4) of the Rules of Procedure, I would like to inform you that no request has been made for a vote on the corrigendum announced in plenary on Monday 19 January. The corrigendum is therefore deemed to have been approved and is published on the Plenary webpage.…

20

Jan

2026

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Brutal repression against protesters in Iran (debate)

The debate is over.

20

Jan

2026

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Brutal repression against protesters in Iran (debate)

Thank you. Noted. The services will look into this. I would like to remind colleagues that they should stick to the Rules of Procedure. I would like to specifically point out Rule 10 about the conduct of your speeches.…

20

Jan

2026

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Air passenger rights (debate)

Madam President, passenger rights are to be strengthened rather than restricted, like other human rights, and I am therefore shocked that Member States, including Slovakia, are still insisting that they want to limit them. We don't have to pay to sit next to our own child. That's total nonsense. That is why I would also like to call on Minister Rosa, but also on Prime Minister Fico, from this plac…

19

Jan

2026

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Approval of the minutes of the sitting

The minutes of this sitting will be submitted to Parliament for approval tomorrow at the beginning of the afternoon sitting. Negotiation is over.

19

Jan

2026

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Agenda of the next sitting

The next sitting will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 20 January at 9 a.m. The agenda has been published and is available on the European Parliament’s website.

19

Jan

2026

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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

The next item is the one-minute speeches on matters of political importance, according to Rule 179. Let me inform you that the one-minute speeches are made from your seat. I would also like to remind you that you are asked to stick to the topic that you indicated.…

19

Jan

2026

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Humanitarian aid in a time of polycrisis – reaffirming our principles for a more effective and ambitious response to humanitarian crises (short presentation)

Thank you very much, Madam Commissioner, and we definitely look forward to it too. The debate is over. The vote will take place tomorrow.

18

Dec

2025

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European Democracy Shield – very large online platform algorithms, foreign interference and the spread of disinformation (debate)

The debate is closed. Let me thank you, colleagues, for hours and hours of interesting debates during this year, and looking forward to next year. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

17

Dec

2025

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2030 Consumer Agenda (debate)

The debate on this point has now come to an end. And the next item on the agenda is the Commission statement - A consumer agenda for 2030 (2025/3006(RSP)).

17

Dec

2025

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The deepening democratic crisis in Georgia (debate)

Thank you, Madam Minister. And again, thank you for great collaboration during the Danish Presidency. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you.

17

Dec

2025

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Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, in particular the need to support Ukraine, transatlantic relations and the EU’s strategic autonomy (debate)

Thank you, Madam President. Indeed, it was a pleasure working with the Danish Presidency. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you. Thank you, colleagues, for really honouring the Minister. The debate is closed.…

16

Dec

2025

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Presentation of the European Affordable Housing Plan (debate)

27

Nov

2025

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Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Financing of the 2025 action plan for Tanzania (B10-0505/2025, B10-0512/2025) (vote)

The next vote is on the objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Financing of the 2025 action plan for Tanzania (see minutes, item 7.13).

27

Nov

2025

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Organisational mismanagement of the European personnel selection office (EPSO) competitions (B10-0497/2025) (vote)

The next vote is on the motion for a resolution tabled by the Committee on Petitions on organisational mismanagement of the European personnel selection office (EPSO) competitions (see minutes, item 7.12).…

27

Nov

2025

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EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine (RC-B10-0545/2025, B10-0544/2025, B10-0545/2025, B10-0546/2025, B10-0547/2025, B10-0548/2025, B10-0549/2025, B10-0550/2025) (vote)

The next vote is on the joint motion for a resolution, tabled by five groups, on the EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine (see minutes, item 7.11).…

27

Nov

2025

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Political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya (RC-B10-0508/2025, B10-0508/2025, B10-0510/2025, B10-0513/2025, B10-0516/2025, B10-0521/2025, B10-0523/2025) (vote)

The next vote is on the joint motion for a resolution, tabled by six groups, on the political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya (see minutes, item 7.10).

27

Nov

2025

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Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan (RC-B10-0533/2025, B10-0517/2025, B10-0519/2025, B10-0533/2025, B10-0539/2025, B10-0540/2025, B10-0542/2025, B10-0543/2025) (vote)

The next vote is on the joint motion for a resolution, tabled by four groups, on the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan (see minutes, item 7.9).

27

Nov

2025

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Application of the Treaty provisions related to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and the role of national parliaments in the EU legislative process (A10-0224/2025 - Marieke Ehlers) (vote)

(Parliament did not agree to put the oral amendment to the vote)