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πŸ—“οΈ Tomorrow: plenary debate on #Ukraine, with @consilium.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu statements on the EU position on the proposed peace plan and the EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine

What's the state of play of the EU's support to Ukraine? πŸ‘‡

@afet.europarl.europa.eu
State of Play: EU support to Ukraine
In response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and its Member States have mobilised around €177.5 billion in financial, military and humanitarian assistance to support...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#InvestEU helps boost EU competitiveness & innovation. Simplifying it could help generate €55bn in additional investment & save €350mn in costs

Plenary debate:25 Nov
Vote:26 Nov

Rapporteurs: @aurasalla.bsky.social, Irene Tinagli

Read ↓

#EPlenary @econ.europarl.europa.eu @budg.europarl.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
πŸ“±Protecting children online is high on the plenary agenda of the European Parliament this week.

πŸ—“οΈ Plenary debate: 25 Nov / vote: 26 Nov
πŸ“‘ Rapporteur: @cschaldemose.bsky.social

Read our #EPlenary note ↓
πŸ”— link.europa.eu/8nThqT

@imco.europarl.europa.eu @cult.europarl.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Competition between global powers for influence in the #Arctic is contributing to a growing sense of instability

πŸ—“οΈ Plenary debate: 25 Nov / vote: 26 Nov
πŸ“‘ Rapporteur:Β Urmas Paet

Read our #EPlenary note ↓
πŸ”—Β link.europa.eu/CF6T9x

@afet.europarl.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
China’s export controls on rare-earth elements highlight major vulnerabilities of the EU supply chains that remain hard to mitigate.

πŸ—“οΈ Today: plenary debate on how to tackle China’s export restrictions

Read our note πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/Rtfj7g

#EPlenary @inta.europarl.europa.eu
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
⏰ Today in plenary: Commission statement on the Democracy Shield

The EU is tackling foreign information manipulation and interference, including through the new European Democracy Shield.

Follow the timeline on the EU’s response πŸ‘‡

@euds.europarl.europa.eu @nathalieloiseau.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🟧 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

2 years after the ratification of the Istanbul Convention, Parliament aims to make gender-based violence an EU crime

πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/x9MBC4

#NoExcuse @femm.europarl.europa.eu @linagalvez.eu @irenemonterog.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The European Defence Industry Programme #EDIP should help boost the EU's defence industry.

πŸ—“οΈ Plenary debate: 25 Nov
πŸ“‘ Rapporteurs: @raphaelglucksmann.bsky.social, FranΓ§ois-Xavier Bellamy

Read our #EPlenary note ↓
πŸ”— link.europa.eu/X8Cqcr

@sede.europarl.europa.eu @itre.europarl.europa.eu
November 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🧸 A new toy safety regulation could require safety assessment of digitally connected toys to consider the risks to children's mental health

Vote in plenary is scheduled on 25 Nov

Read our #EPlenary note ↓
πŸ”—Β link.europa.eu/MQCd4h

@imco.europarl.europa.eu
November 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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πŸ“†This Thursday, 27 Nov at 9.30h

#STOAPanel at the @europarl.europa.eu featuring a
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy study on how the EU can accelerate the deployment of Direct Air Capture technologies to reach net-zero by 2050πŸ’¨

Webstream β†’ link.europa.eu/ytDJRV

#CleanTech #EUInnovation
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The EU has started proposing ways to simplify EU laws governing the digital space.

Debate in plenary on the #DigitalOmnibus with the Commission on 25 November.

πŸ‘‰Β wp.me/p2qdgs-iNQ

#EPlenary @libe.europarl.europa.eu @imco.europarl.europa.eu
Simplifying EU digital laws for competitiveness
Following Mario Draghi's report on the future of European competitiveness, the EU has started proposing ways to simplify EU laws governing the digital space.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Migrant smugglers are responsible for 90% of irregular external EU border crossings

Could a stronger role for @europol.europa.eu help combat smuggling & trafficking in human beings?

Vote in plenary is scheduled on 25 Nov

#EPlenary @libe.europarl.europa.eu
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Parliament's negotiators have succeeded in reaching an agreement on the 2026 #EUbudget that reinforces Parliament’s priorities

It sets commitment appropriations at €192.77bn & payments at €190.1bn

Vote in plenary is scheduled on 26 Nov

πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/tg7ffk

#EPlenary @budg.europarl.europa.eu
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Prepare for next week #EPlenary with our notes:

πŸ”ΈOnline protection of minors

πŸ”ΉEDIP

πŸ”Έ2026 budget

πŸ”ΉToy safety

πŸ”ΈDisability rights

πŸ”ΉRole of national parliaments in the EU

πŸ”ΈInterest representation for third countries

πŸ”ΉEuropol

πŸ”ΈInvestEU

πŸ”ΉArctic

πŸ‘‰Β wp.me/p2qdgs-iNY

@press.europarl.europa.eu
European Parliament Plenary Session November II 2025
Members gather for the second plenary session of November, with an agenda that underlines the European Union's efforts to defend and protect our democracies, our trade and our borders.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Check our notes on the EU-Africa partnership ahead of the 7th EU-African Union Summit (part 2):

πŸ”Ή Security & governance
link.europa.eu/n3Rtf4

πŸ”ΈMigration & mobility
link.europa.eu/yGBNWG

πŸ”ΉMultilateralism
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#AUEU25
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🌍 The EU-African Union Summit will take place on 24-25 November

Check our notes on the EU-Africa partnership (part 1):

πŸ”ΉEconomy & connectivity
link.europa.eu/46J7fQ

πŸ”ΈNatural resources, health, research & education
link.europa.eu/67KrVq

#AUEU25 @afet.europarl.europa.eu @deve.europarl.europa.eu
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
African and European Heads of State/Government will meet 24-25 Nov for the 2025 EU-African Union Summit

Check out our briefing for the context that will set the scene for discussions

πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/9VgcVx

#AUEU25 @afet.europarl.europa.eu @deve.europarl.europa.eu
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Tax incentives that encourage sustainable investment aim to help achieve climate objectives while supporting economic growth and safeguarding tax revenue

Yet rising energy costs are making it hard to reach agreement

πŸ‘‰Β link.europa.eu/rTfJ9h

@fisc.europarl.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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πŸ”¬There is strong momentum for science in the #EUAgenda, yet misinformation & science denial remain challenges.

Watch how the STOA–@erc.europa.eu Pairing Scheme connects MEPs and EU scientists to strengthen evidence-based policy: youtu.be/ScHqGyJUcEk

Rewatch the event πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/JFW9cd
Pairing Scheme: Bridging Science and Policy
YouTube video by MySTOA
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November 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Products like e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches aren't covered by the current Tobacco Taxation Directive

Updates aim at addressing this situation

πŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/wh7DBw

@fisc.europarl.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Today is #WorldChildrensDay

Check out our updated briefing on children’s rights in the EU

πŸ‘‰Β link.europa.eu/d4tJfQ

@libe.europarl.europa.eu @imco.europarl.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Reimagining music in the age of #AI.🎢

🎧Watch the highlights from our #STOAevent on how the EU can ensure transparency in creative workflows while protecting artists & fostering innovation.

Watch the videoπŸ‘‰ wp.me/panTdn-4qK
Rewatch the eventπŸ‘‰ link.europa.eu/q7vkBB
Empowered by Music in the Age of Innovation - ESMH
Rapid technological advancements are transforming cultural and creative industries, affecting how music is created, shared and experienced. Digital tools
sciencemediahub.eu
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Did you miss the #ESPAS Annual Conference?Β 

It is the biggest EU foresight event of the year, where high-level speakers explored how Europe can prepare for the world of 2040.

πŸ“Ί WatchΒ the webstreamingΒ 
espas.eu/home.html

πŸ“š Read the foresight papers espas.eu/home.html#pu...

#StrategicForesight
November 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Tomorrow, the European Parliament will host the 1st EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum with national and EU lawmakers, civil society, etc.

The goal is to share solutions on how to strengthen EU democracies, including the new EU Democracy Shield

πŸ“† 19 Nov
πŸ“‹ Info & webstreaming link.europa.eu/G7fFyw
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
πŸ”Ž How does the EU respond to information manipulation?

Over the past two legislatures, the EU has been tackling foreign information manipulation and interference, including through the new European Democracy Shield.

Watch πŸ‘‡

@europarl.europa.eu @euds.europarl.europa.eu @epdiplomacy.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM