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Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Irish Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on its priorities</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260709IPR46412/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-16-Press release - Irish Presidency debrief</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Ministers hold a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council in the relevant policy fields. Committee on Constitutional Affairs Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Committee on Culture and Education Committee on Development Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee on International Trade Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee on Fisheries Committee on Regional Development Committee on Public Health Committee on Security and Defence Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - EU defence innovation: deal with Council on new AGILE programme</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260715IPR46505/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-15-Press release - EU defence innovation: d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>The draft law aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia&#x27;s war of aggression against Ukraine, where fast and low-cost defence innovation cycles are critical. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Committee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Organic products: MEPs back measures to support EU production</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260709IPR46428/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-14-Press release - Organic products: MEPs b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>The new measures seek to protect EU organic food production from unfair external competition and increase consumer trust. Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Better enforcement of rules needed for a safer social media and online environment</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260709IPR46415/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-14-Press release - Better enforcement of ru</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Companies should guarantee that the use of social media and the digital environment is safe, particularly for children and young people, MEPs say. Committee on Culture and Education Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Human rights violations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46319/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-09-Press release - Human rights violations </guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan. Subcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Combating child sexual abuse online: support for more limited ePrivacy derogation</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46318/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-09-Press release - Combating child sexual a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Thursday, Parliament adopted amendments to a privacy exemption allowing electronic communication services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Digital euro: MEPs ready to start negotiations</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260708IPR46377/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-09-Press release - Digital euro: MEPs ready</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Thursday, plenary backed talks with the Council on a digital euro proposal that would offer citizens a secure way to reduce reliance on non-EU providers. Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Humanitarian aid: the EU must condemn violations of international humanitarian law</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46320/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-09-Press release - Humanitarian aid: the EU</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution on the recently-published joint communication on humanitarian aid. Committee on Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - EP TODAY</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260702IPR46247/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-09-Press release - EP TODAY</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Thursday 9 July Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Enlargement: MEPs welcome reform efforts by Ukraine amid ongoing war</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46315/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-08-Press release - Enlargement: MEPs welcom</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Wednesday, MEPs called for a constructive discussion on how to advance Ukraine’s European integration, taking into account the EU’s strategic interests. Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Serbia and enlargement: MEPs expect real commitment to EU values</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46314/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-08-Press release - Serbia and enlargement: </guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Serbia’s government continues to say EU membership is its strategic goal, but MEPs warn that this is often not reflected in its actions. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Enlargement: MEPs praise Moldova for reforms despite Moscow interference</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46313/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-08-Press release - Enlargement: MEPs praise</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>In their report on Moldova’s progress towards EU membership, MEPs commend the country for its exemplary commitment despite continued Russian-led foreign interference. Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Parliament backs modernised EU-Mexico partnership and easier trade</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46312/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-08-Press release - Parliament backs moderni</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Wednesday, MEPs gave their green light to two agreements paving the way for closer political ties and expanded trade between EU and Mexico. Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - EP TODAY</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260702IPR46246/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-08-Press release - EP TODAY</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Wednesday 8 July Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - MEPs debate Irish Presidency priorities with Taoiseach Micheál Martin</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46309/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-07-Press release - MEPs debate Irish Presid</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Tuesday, Micheál Martin set out Ireland’s priorities: to enhance EU competitiveness, values, and security, under the banner of “strength with unity”. 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Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - EU aid for Spain, Romania and Cyprus to tackle recent natural disasters</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46305/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-07-Press release - EU aid for Spain, Romani</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Tuesday, plenary voted in favour of channelling €144.1 million in EU funds to support Spain, Romania and Cyprus after devastating wildfires, floods and heatwaves in 2025. Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item><item><title>Press release - Fertiliser prices: MEPs approve support for farmers</title><link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260706IPR46307/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ep-president-2026-07-07-Press release - Fertiliser prices: MEPs </guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>On Tuesday, Parliament adopted measures designed to alleviate the impact on EU farmers of rising fertiliser prices. Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP</description></item></channel></rss>
