Parliament calls Russian Duma elections a complete sham
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the Russian Duma elections as a complete sham held in a climate of fear, linking the vote to Moscow’s illegal war against Ukraine.
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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.
Parliament sets priorities for EU anti-corruption strategy
MEPs adopted Parliament priorities for the EU anti-corruption strategy, urging prevention, stronger enforcement and higher integrity standards to shape the Commission’s forthcoming plans.
Parliament agenda for Thursday 8 October
The Parliament agenda for Thursday 8 October outlines plenary debates, voting sessions and committee meetings where MEPs will debate proposals, adopt resolutions and decide reports.
EU aid for workers in Belgium, Spain and Finland approved
The European Parliament approved €6.91 million in EU aid for workers in Belgium, Spain and Finland to support laid-off employees in finding new employment and easing transitions.
EU policy towards China that balances dialogue and interests
MEPs in the Committee on Foreign Affairs call for an EU policy towards China that pairs continued diplomatic dialogue with measures to protect European economic and strategic interests and human rights.
MEPs call for ambitious 2028-2034 budget
MEPs reiterated calls for an ambitious 2028-2034 budget during a Committee on Budgets debate with Commission and Council officials, stressing Parliament's role ahead of negotiations.
Plenary session on 7 October announced by Parliament
The European Parliament confirmed a plenary session on 7 October as a sitting day in its EP Today bulletin, serving as a calendar note without a detailed agenda or listed debates.
MEPs debate the energy transition with Portugal’s prime minister
MEPs and Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro debated the energy transition, the EU’s long-term budget and competitiveness in a This is Europe session summarising key priorities.
Parliament urges action on workplace psychosocial risks and stress
The Parliament’s employment committee urged the European Commission to strengthen protection against workplace psychosocial risks and stress to safeguard workers’ mental and physical health.
EU updates rules to protect workers from dangerous chemicals
The European Parliament approved updated rules to protect workers from dangerous chemicals, establishing common benchmarks for exposure monitoring and workplace safety across member states.
