EP TODAY
Debate with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen on the challenges facing the EU
From 9.00, MEPs will assess the outcome of the 20 March European Council meeting with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Debate with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen on the challenges facing the EU
From 9.00, MEPs will assess the outcome of the 20 March European Council meeting with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Debate with Kaja Kallas on the EU’s foreign, security and defence strategies
From around 13.00, MEPs and the High Representative will discuss the EU's common foreign, defence, and security policy objectives for 2025.
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Plans to improve the EU’s safety and preparedness
From 15.00, MEPs will question Internal Affairs and Security Commissioner Magnus Brunner on the new EU internal security strategy to be unveiled today.
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Sustainability and due diligence: vote on fast-tracking the “stop-the-clock” proposal
In a vote at noon, MEPs will decide whether to implement the urgent procedure for the proposal to delay application of new sustainability reporting and due diligence measures for certain companies.
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Russian war crimes in Ukraine
From around 10.45, MEPs and Kaja Kallas will discuss the need to hold Russia accountable for its war crimes in Ukraine.
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Türkiye
MEPs will discuss the latest developments in Türkiye with Comissioner Marta Kos, including the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, starting at around 19.00.
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Gaza
In a debate with Kaja Kallas from 20.00, MEPs are expected to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the continuation of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas.
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