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Concerned about the growing militarisation of Arctic, Foreign Affairs MEPs adopted a report arguing that EU must assert clear, security-oriented strategy for the region.

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November 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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In a report adopted today, Committee on Foreign Affairs MEPs support stronger foreign and security cooperation with Saudi Arabia, in the light of escalating regional tensions.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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On Tuesday at 13.00, Commissioner Marta Kos will present the Commission’s 2025 enlargement package to the members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Marta Kos presents 2025 Enlargement Package to MEPs | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday at 13.00, Commissioner Kos will present the Commission’s 2025 enlargement package to the members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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In the first parliamentary visit to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime, MEPs focused on transitional justice, the situation of women and minorities and humanitarian issues. 🇪🇺-🇸🇾
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Committee on Foreign Affairs concludes historic visit to Syria | News | European Parliament
In the first parliamentary visit to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime, MEPs focused on transitional justice, the situation of women and minorities and humanitarian issues.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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In Yerevan, MEPs met parliamentarians from Armenia, Ukraine and Republic of Moldova to discuss democratic reforms, security and stability in the Eastern Partnership region
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EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly members meet in Yerevan | News | European Parliament
MEPs met parliamentarians from Armenia, Ukraine and Republic of Moldova to discuss democratic reforms, security and stability in the Eastern Partnership region.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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The right of participation in peaceful protests and inclusive dialogue is the best course to overcome the crisis and bring Serbia even closer to the EU say Co-Chairs of the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee in a joint statement.
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🇪🇺🇷🇸 Parliament's Delegation for relations with Serbia was in Belgrade for two days of meetings with the National Assembly 👉 17th EU-Serbia #SAPC.

Joint Statement of D-RS Chair Loucas Fourlas and Member of Serbian Parliament Milimir Vujadinović

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D-RS Chair Loucas Fourlas and Member of Serbian Parliament Milimir Vujadinović Group photo at the close of the SAPC meeting. With Dane STANOJCIC (Serbian progressive party (SNS)), Milan RADIN (SNS), Moretti (MEP), Nikolic (MEP), Vicsek (MEP), Geadi (MEP), Veroljub ARSIĆ (SNS), Marian RISTICEVIC (SNS), Fourlas (MEP - Chair), Milimir VUJADINOVIC (SNS - Chair), Eva KOVÁCS (Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians (SVM-VMSZ)), Stasa STOJANOVIC (SNS), Milica NIKOLIC (SNS) among other.
October 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Leading MEPs urge all democratic partners to stand firm in defence of democracy and human rights in Tanzania

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Elections in Tanzania were neither free nor fair, say MEPs | News | European Parliament
In a joint statement on general elections held on 29 October in Tanzania, leading MEPs urge all democratic partners to stand firm in defence of democracy and human rights.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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📢 As Co-President of the Caribbean-EU Parliamentary Assembly, I express my deepest solidarity with the people, parliament and government of #Jamaica as #HurricaneMelissa causes devastating damage.

My thoughts are with all affected communities in Jamaica and the region. 1/2
October 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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🆕 A delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, will visit Nigeria 🇳🇬 and Ghana 🇬🇭 from 27 to 29 October.

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Committee on Foreign Affairs delegation to visit Nigeria and Ghana | News | European Parliament
A delegation from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, will travel to Abuja and Accra from 27 to 29 October 2025.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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In a formal sitting on Wednesday, two prominent Belarusian opposition leaders, Sergey Tihanovski and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, called on the EU to keep supporting the Belarusian people’s struggle for freedom and democracy.
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Belarus: Sergey Tihanovski and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya address MEPs | News | European Parliament
In a formal sitting on Wednesday, the two prominent Belarusian opposition leaders called on the EU to keep supporting the Belarusian people’s struggle for freedom and democracy.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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MEPs adopted a resolution supporting the rights of Serbian students and citizens to peaceful protest and calling for accountability and democratic reforms in the country.
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Serbia: MEPs call for justice one year after the Novi Sad tragedy | News | European Parliament
Condemning polarisation and state repression in Serbia, MEPs demand an open investigation of the Novi Sad tragedy and a EU fact-finding mission to assess the situation.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Parliament does not recognise Aliaksandr Lukashenka as Belarus’s legitimate president, and reaffirmas its support for Belarusian democratic forces led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, say MEPs in a resolution adopted today.
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Parliament calls for continued support for Belarusian democratic forces | News | European Parliament
MEPs urge sustained EU engagement with Belarus, denouncing human rights abuses and highlighting the threat posed by Russia’s influence.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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🔜Starting now

MEPs debate situation in Belarus five years after the fraudulent presidential elections.

and at 12:00 Sergey Tihanovski and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will address the Parliament

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October 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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MEPs discuss the peace agreement in the Middle East
wit the Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica
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October 21, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Commissioner Dubravka Šuica presents the Joint Communication on the Pact for the Mediterranean in the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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October 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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🔴 The announcement of the laureate of the 2025 Sakharov Prize will take place in Strasbourg plenary on Wednesday 22 October

▶️ Find out more on the finalists elected today in our press release 👇
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MEPs shortlist three finalists for the 2025 Sakharov Prize | News | European Parliament
Members of the Foreign Affairs and Development Committees voted on Thursday morning for the three finalists of the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Today at 10.30
📌Public hearing on Global Gateway: Past impacts and future orientation
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October 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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MEPs call for aid to reach all earthquake victims in Afghanistan, where the regime’s restrictive gender policies are obstructing aid deliveries
Press release on the resolution adopted on Thursday
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Afghanistan: unblock aid to earthquake victims and end “gender apartheid” | News | European Parliament
MEPs call for aid to reach all earthquake victims in Afghanistan, where the regime’s restrictive gender policies are obstructing aid deliveries.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn Russia’s “reckless and escalatory actions” of violating the airspace of EU and NATO member states and call for a unified EU response
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Call for a unified EU response to Russian violations and hybrid warfare threats | News | European Parliament
Coordinated action, stronger defence, and sanctions needed to counter Russian provocations targeting EU security and infrastructure.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Parliament adopted a report on an EU political strategy to strengthen ties with Latin America and the Caribbean. It calls for a more strategic and values-driven partnership to respond to rising global tensions and power rivalries
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The EU should strengthen its alliance with Latin America and the Caribbean | News | European Parliament
In a report on EU political strategy on Latin America, MEPs urge the EU to proactively re-engage and strengthen its ties with the region.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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MEPs debate recent Russian incursions into EU airspace and critical infrastructure. A resolution will be voted on by MEPs on Thursday.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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In a joint statement on the local elections in Georgia, leading MEPs voice concern over violence, repression, and urge sanctions on Georgian Dream leaders.
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Communiqués | Documents | DSCA | Delegations | European Parliament
Communiqués and public statements issued by the DSCA delegation and its Chair in response to current events and issues relevant to the delegation’s work.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Tonight at EP plenary MEPs discuss:
📌Situation in Afghanistan: supporting women and communities affected by the recent earthquakes
📌New Strategic EU-India Agenda
📌EU political strategy on Latin America

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October 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Following the Gaza peace proposal presented by US President Trump, MEPs will discuss with the Council and Commission the EU’s role in supporting peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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VP @cschaldemose.bsky.social will represent the @europarl.europa.eu at the #G20 Parliamentary Speaker's Summit in #SouthAfrica.

Multilateral cooperation & #parliamentarydiplomacy matter, and the European Parliament remains a reliable partner worldwide 🤝

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September 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM