EP Today daily bulletin
The EP Today daily bulletin lists the European Parliament programme for Tuesday 6 October, detailing plenary sittings, committee meetings, debates, votes and scheduled events for MEPs.
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 condemns violence against women online
President Metsola opened the 5–8 October plenary condemning violence against women online and offline, saying Parliament will use every measure available to oppose such abuse.
EP Today briefing for 5 October 2026 published
The European Parliament published the EP Today briefing for 5 October 2026, providing a routine daily overview of the day's agenda, meetings and plenary business for stakeholders.
Last-minute press briefing on plenary session
The European Parliament will hold a last-minute press briefing at 16:30 today as a short preparatory media update ahead of the 5–8 October plenary session for journalists.
Press conference on the multiannual financial framework
Parliament lead negotiators will brief journalists in a press conference on the multiannual financial framework ahead of a plenary debate to present Parliament’s priorities.
Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize shortlist announced
The European Parliament announced the jury has shortlisted ten investigations for the sixth Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, highlighting support for investigative reporting.
Press briefing on plenary session agenda
Spokespersons and political group representatives will hold a press briefing in the Anna Politkovskaya room to outline the agenda and preview debates and votes for next week’s plenary.
Civil protection mechanism to strengthen crisis anticipation
MEPs urged the civil protection mechanism to enhance crisis anticipation, boost preparedness and provide recovery support to broaden EU-level disaster and public health response.
MEPs set fossil fuels priorities ahead of Antalya COP31
ENVI committee adopted priorities ahead of the COP31 Antalya summit calling for an accelerated fossil fuels phase-out, more climate finance and stronger support for vulnerable countries.
Tribute to Anna Politkovskaya in Strasbourg by MEPs
MEPs from the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee will pay tribute to Anna Politkovskaya in Strasbourg, marking her assassination and highlighting human rights concerns.
