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Jarmo Oikarinen
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Policy analyst | Administrator | Head of European Parliament Liaison Office in Finland | PhD (History) on US Middle East policy | 📚 🎹 🎬 🏃 🚴 ⚽ 🏒 ⛷️
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✉️ The briefing for next week's #EPlenary session is out, featuring:

- EU competitiveness and cost of living concerns
- European defence union
- Asylum policy votes
- Mercosur
- EU climate law targets
- Extreme weather events
- Christine Lagarde

More details ➡️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/agen...
February 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Nadia Murad’s journey from survivor to a leading voice for justice is a testament to the power of breaking the silence.

Honoured to welcome the Nobel Peace Prize and Sakharov Prize laureate to the European Parliament to speak about our shared responsibility to protect human rights.
February 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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The Week Ahead 02 – 08 February 2026:

- Eurobarometer survey
- EU long-term budget (MFF)
- Priorities of the Cyprus Presidency

Full details ⬇️

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January 30, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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We have just signed the ban on Russian gas into law.

Europe is securing control of our energy supply and strengthening our autonomy.
January 26, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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The Week Ahead 26 January – 01 February 2026:

- Holocaust Remembrance Day
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
- EU-US relations
- EU steel industry/tariffs
- Hungary’s frozen funds
- SHEIN/illegal and unsafe products online
- And more...

More details ⤵️
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January 23, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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This week made one thing urgent: the need for a stronger and more autonomous Europe.

While cooler heads have prevailed, our position on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland has not budged.

#EUCO
January 22, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Ever wonder how Santa delivers gifts so fast across Europe?

It's thanks to the EU customs union and Schengen!

With no customs checks between EU countries, Santa’s sleigh keeps moving smoothly from one stop to the next: no delays, no paperwork 🇪🇺🎁
December 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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A historic vote at a historic moment.

@europarl.europa.eu has just voted for Europe to break free from Russian gas.

Because a smarter, stronger and safer Europe starts with energy independence.
December 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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🗳️ EU to phase out imports of Russian gas

The new law adopted on Wednesday will protect the EU’s energy security from weaponisation by the Russian Federation.

Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
EU to phase out imports of Russian gas | News | European Parliament
The new law adopted on Wednesday will protect the EU’s energy security from weaponisation by the Russian Federation.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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🗳️ MEPs back “military Schengen” to help withstand potential Russian aggression

MEPs are calling for the removal of internal borders for the movement of troops & military equipment across the EU, & for upgrades to railways, roads, tunnels & bridges.

Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
MEPs back “military Schengen” to help withstand potential Russian aggression | News | European Parliament
MEPs are calling for the removal of internal borders for the movement of troops and military equipment across the EU, and for upgrades to railways, roads, tunnels and bridges.
www.europarl.europa.eu
December 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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🗳️ Parliament backs measures to boost EU support for defence investment

Part of the ReArm Europe plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence.

Details ⤵️
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Parliament backs measures to boost EU support for defence investment | News | European Parliament
Part of the ReArm Europe plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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✅Phasing out Russian gas imports: @inta.europarl.europa.eu & @itre.europarl.europa.eu confirm🗳️3 December trilogue agreement
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#EPlenary vote on Wednesday, 12h
December 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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The Week Ahead 15 – 21 December 2025:

- 2025 Sakharov Prize
- December EU summit
- Phasing out Russian natural gas imports
- Simplification
- Mercosur/safeguards for agriculture
- Boosting EU defence
- Affordable housing plan

Full details below ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/agenda
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December 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The Week Ahead 08 – 14 December 2025:

- Sustainability reporting and due diligence
- Mercosur trade deal/agriculture
- EU climate law/2040 target
- EU pharmaceutical policy
- EU foreign affairs priorities
- Long-term budget/draft mandate

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December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää Suomi! 🇪🇺🇫🇮

It means so much to be in Helsinki tonight to celebrate 108 years of Finland's independence.

Thank you President Alex Stubb for the invitation. Finland has a special place in my heart.
December 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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A landmark moment for Europe.

We have sealed a deal to ban imports of Russian gas to EU.

This decision strikes at the heart of Russia’s war-financing machine & boosts Europe’s long-term energy security.

This is how we safeguard Europe’s energy future & what real support for Ukraine looks like.
December 3, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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As Cyprus is about to take over the EU Council Presidency at a moment of rapid change, people expect concrete results.

With @europarl.europa.eu group leaders, we met with the Government of Cyprus to affirm our commitment to work as partners for a more engaged, secure & autonomous Europe 🇪🇺🇨🇾
December 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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🗓️ The Week Ahead 01 – 07 December 2025:

- ECB chief Christine Lagarde
- EU trade priorities
- EU-US relations
- Appointment of European Chief Prosecutor
- Digital travel application
- Disability Rights Week
- Cypriot EU Presidency

Full details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/agenda
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November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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🆕 Committee on Security and Defence MEPs have made proposals on how to remove hurdles for financing Europe's defence industry.

In the text, they called for more private investment alongside public funding to achieve credible defence readiness by 2030.

📜 Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/45z8x3wf
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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🗳️ EU must show leadership in achieving peace in Ukraine

On Thursday, Parliament called on the EU to assume more responsibility for European security and to support peace in Ukraine in the most proactive way

Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
EU must show leadership in achieving peace in Ukraine | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, Parliament called on the EU to assume more responsibility for European security and to support peace in Ukraine in the most proactive way.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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It's done.

@europarl.europa.eu has just approved Europe’s first-ever European Defence Industry Programme.

This will:
• strengthen the EU’s defence industry
• boost joint procurement
• ramp up manufacturing
• step up support for Ukraine
November 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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🆕 The European Parliament greenlights first-ever European defence industry programme.

Security and Defence Committee rapporteur: Raphaël Glucksmann

Industry Committee rapporteur: François-Xavier Bellamy

Read more: tinyurl.com/mrxvamx4 👇
Parliament greenlights first-ever European defence industry programme | News | European Parliament
The law adopted on Tuesday is designed to strengthen the EU defence industry, foster joint European defence procurement, ramp up defence manufacturing and increase support for Ukraine.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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🗳️ Europol: EP approves stronger mandate to counter migrant-smuggling

Parliament gave its final approval to a new law on enhancing Europol’s mandate and resources in the fight against migrant smuggling and human trafficking.

Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Europol: EP approves stronger mandate to counter migrant-smuggling | News | European Parliament
Parliament gave its final approval to a new law on enhancing Europol’s mandate and resources in the fight against migrant smuggling and human trafficking.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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🌍Following the end of the 2025 climate negotiations, the MEPs leading Parliament’s delegation Lídia Pereira & @chahim.bsky.social reacted to the outcome of the #COP30 ⤵️

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COP30 outcome: slow progress, but insufficient to meet climate crisis urgency | News | European Parliament
Following the end of the 2025 climate negotiations, the MEPs leading Parliament’s delegation reacted to the outcome of the COP30.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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🗓️ THE WEEK AHEAD - a busy #EPlenary week in Strasbourg, featuring:

- Toy safety
- Safer online platforms for minors
- European defence industry programme
- Rare earth imports from China
- Digital regulation simplification
- Deforestation

Details ⤵️
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November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM