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Strengthening strategic autonomy with critical raw materials
The ITRE committee has proposed amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act to bolster EU strategic autonomy by promoting a sustainable, circular supply of critical raw materials.
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MEPs back simplified rules for small businesses on waste
MEPs on the Environment Committee agreed to limit exemptions so only small businesses are relieved from appointing local representatives under EU waste rules, easing cross-border obligations.
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Plenary sitting in Strasbourg on 20 October 2026
The European Parliament confirms a plenary sitting in Strasbourg on 20 October 2026, noting this daily EP Today briefing as a planning reminder of the day’s programme.
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MEPs back expanded Global Europe Instrument budget
AFET and DEVE MEPs adopted a joint negotiating mandate pushing for an expanded Global Europe Instrument budget to influence the EU’s external action funding and priorities.
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Opening plenary session in Strasbourg 19–22 October
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the opening plenary session in Strasbourg, marking the formal start of the week’s agenda where MEPs debate, vote and discuss.
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Parliament plenary and committee agendas published
The EP Today briefing published Parliament agendas for Monday, listing the plenary sitting and committee programmes and providing journalists and the public with official schedule information.
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Press briefing ahead of plenary session
A European Parliament press briefing will be held today at 16:30 to brief journalists and stakeholders on agenda items, key votes and arrangements ahead of the 19–22 October plenary session.
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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.
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Von der Leyen Outlines EU Response to Ukraine Funding
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen identified a 70 billion funding gap for Ukraine for the year 2027, noting that the gap for 2026 is.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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