2027 EU budget press conference with lead MEPs
Lead MEPs on the 2027 EU budget will brief journalists at a press conference at 14:30 after the plenary vote to present Parliament's adopted position and outline next steps.
European Parliament
Plenary votes in Strasbourg, committee decisions in Brussels, and the press releases that follow. Every item is written in our own words and links straight to the Parliament’s own statement, so the original wording is one click away. See also European Commission.
Metsola meets Gulf speakers to strengthen parliamentary cooperation
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met GCC speakers to reaffirm partnership and commit to deepen parliamentary cooperation, signalling closer strategic ties amid regional uncertainty.
Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize award ceremony in Strasbourg
The European Parliament will host the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize award ceremony in Strasbourg on 21 October at 18:00, underlining its support for investigative journalism.
EU-China trade briefing ahead of MEPs’ China visit
The European Parliament’s Trade Committee will hold a press briefing on EU-China trade with MEPs Bernd Lange and Pascal Canfin ahead of the delegation visit to Beijing and Shanghai.
Press briefing on next week’s plenary session
A press briefing will be held in the Anna Politkovskaya press room to outline the agenda, timetable and priorities for the European Parliament’s 19–22 October plenary session.
Match ambitions with adequate funding, Metsola urges EU leaders
European Parliament President Metsola urged EU leaders to match the Union's ambitions with adequate funding, accelerate competitiveness reforms and maintain momentum on enlargement.
Parliament hosts GCC Speakers conference on parliamentary cooperation
The European Parliament will host a GCC Speakers conference to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and strategic ties, offering a platform for lawmakers to exchange priorities and mechanisms.
Lead MEPs react to Irish negotiating box on long-term budget
Lead MEPs on the Committee on Budgets commented on the Irish negotiating box, outlining options for interinstitutional talks on the EU long-term budget and own resources.
Committee proposes proxy voting for maternity-related reasons
The Legal Affairs Committee has proposed amending the members’ statute to allow MEPs to delegate their plenary vote for maternity-related reasons, aiming to preserve representation during absence.
Parliament adopts resolutions on human rights in Iran, Georgia
The European Parliament adopted three resolutions addressing human rights in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan, with the brief press release confirming adoption but offering no details.
