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Latest press session at 16.30

The spokesperson and press service of the Parliament will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16.30. Follow live updates.

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Parliament’s priorities for the EU budget 2026

After the opening of the session, Members of Parliament will discuss their priorities for next year’s EU budget with Commissioner Serafin. They should focus on training and strategic security, economic competitiveness and resilience, sustainability, climate, and the single market. The vote will take place on Wednesday, followed by a press conference at 14.00.

Esther Zalán
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Euro MPs for the savings and investments union initiative

Around 6.30 pm, Members of Parliament and Commissioner Albuerque will discuss new plans to help citizens turn their savings into profitable investments. The debate will explore guarantees to encourage people to invest safely and affordably and address key obstacles to investments, such as the fragmentation of EU financial markets, the lack of harmonized EU surveillance, and weak investor confidence.

Dorota Kolinska
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In brief

Democratic pluralism, integrity, and transparency. Around 21.00, MEPs will discuss the proper use of EU funds, the role of interest representation in EU policy-making, the importance of transparency, and the need for a strong response to corruption.

Chemicals. In the evening, the Parliament will discuss with Commissioner Roswall a «single substance, single assessment» chemicals package to increase the simplicity and transparency of EU rules. The vote will take place on Tuesday.

European academics in the United States. In the evening, MEPs and Commissioner Zaharieva will consider the situation of American academics and researchers and the impact on academic freedom.

European cultural compass. Around 7.45 pm, MEPs and Commissioner Micallef will debate the future European cultural bus.

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