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Διαθέσιμο στα                              02-07-2026 Σύνοδος Ολομέλειας Ενημέρωση Νέα της Ολομέλειας - Στρασβούργο, 6-9 Ιουλίου 2026      Περισσότερα δικαιώματα για επιβάτες αεροπορικών μεταφορών Το ΕΚ αναμένεται να εγκρίνει επικαιροποιημένους κανόνες για την προστασία των επιβατών, μεταξύ άλλων για αποζημίωση για τρίωρη καθυστέρηση και δωρεάν επιλογή θέσης για παιδιά. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Αποτίμηση της συνόδου του Ευρωπαϊκού Συμβουλίου Οι ευρωβουλευτές θα συζητήσουν τα αποτελέσματα της συνόδου των αρχηγών κρατών και κυβερνήσεων της ΕΕ (18 – 19 Ιουνίου) με τον πρόεδρο António Costa και εκπρόσωπο της Επιτροπής. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Ιρλανδική Προεδρία της ΕΕ: παρουσίαση προτεραιοτήτων από τον Micheál Martin Οι ευρωβουλευτές θα συζητήσουν με τον Ιρλανδό Πρωθυπουργό τις προτεραιότητες της εξάμηνης Προεδρίας του Συμβουλίου που ανέλαβε η Ιρλανδία την 1η Ιουλίου. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Κύπρος: ψήφισμα για τον αντίκτυπο της τουρκικής εισβολής στις γυναίκες και τα κορίτσια Το ΕΚ αναμένεται να εγκρίνει ψήφισμα σχετικά με τον αντίκτυπο της εισβολής του 1974 στις γυναίκες και τα κορίτσια της Κύπρου, ζητώντας λογοδοσία, επανορθώσεις και στήριξη των επιζώντων. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Στήριξη της ΕΕ στις ρωσικές δημοκρατικές δυνάμεις Οι ευρωβουλευτές θα συζητήσουν πώς η ΕΕ μπορεί να στηρίξει την κοινωνία των πολιτών, αντιπολεμικούς παράγοντες και ανεξάρτητα μέσα ενημέρωσης στη Ρωσία. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Διεύρυνση ΕΕ: ενταξιακές διαπραγματεύσεις με Σερβία, Ουκρανία και Μολδαβία Το Κοινοβούλιο αναμένεται να εγκρίνει τις ετήσιες εκθέσεις του για την αξιολόγηση της προόδου της Ουκρανίας, της Μολδαβίας και της Σερβίας στην πορεία τους προς την ΕΕ. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Εκσυγχρονισμός των εμπορικών σχέσεων ΕΕ - Μεξικού Το Κοινοβούλιο αναμένεται να δώσει «πράσινο φως» σε δύο συμφωνίες που ανοίγουν το δρόμο για στενότερους πολιτικούς δεσμούς και διευρυμένο εμπόριο μεταξύ της ΕΕ και του Μεξικού. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Επείγοντα μέτρα στήριξης για την αυτοκινητοβιομηχανία της ΕΕ Πιθανά μέτρα για την ενίσχυση της αυτοκινητοβιομηχανίας, της ανταγωνιστικότητάς της και την προστασία των θέσεων εργασίας θα συζητηθούν στην ολομέλεια με την Επιτροπή την Τρίτη. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Στρατηγική της ΕΕ για την κυβερνοασφάλεια και την τεχνητή νοημοσύνη Σε συζήτηση στην ολομέλεια, οι ευρωβουλευτές θα ζητήσουν διευκρινίσεις από την Επιτροπή για τις τελευταίες προτάσεις της για την ΤΝ και την κυβερνοασφάλεια. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Καύσωνες και δασικές πυρκαγιές: ενίσχυση της αντίδρασης της ΕΕ Το Κοινοβούλιο θα συζητήσει την ανάγκη ενίσχυσης της αντίδρασης και ετοιμότητας της ΕΕ για την προστασία των πολιτών από τους επαναλαμβανόμενους καύσωνες και τις καλοκαιρινές πυρκαγιές. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Προς έγκριση οι νέοι κανόνες για συντονισμό συστημάτων κοινωνικής ασφάλισης Το ΕΚ αναμένεται να υπερψηφίσει τους επικαιροποιημένους κανόνες που διασφαλίζουν πρόσβαση στην κοινωνική ασφάλιση για τους εργαζομένους της ΕΕ που ζουν ή εργάζονται σε άλλη χώρα της Ένωσης. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Νέο φορολογικό πλαίσιο για τις καινοτόμες επιχειρήσεις και τον χρηματοπιστωτικό τομέα Το ΕΚ αναμένεται να εγκρίνει τις θέσεις του για ένα εναρμονισμένο φορολογικό σύστημα για το προτεινόμενο πανευρωπαϊκό τύπο επιχείρησης «EU Inc.» και τον χρηματοπιστωτικό τομέα της ΕΕ. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Υψηλές τιμές λιπασμάτων: μεγαλύτερη στήριξη για τους αγρότες Το Κοινοβούλιο αναμένεται να εγκρίνει μέτρα στήριξης για τους αγρότες που πλήττονται από το αυξανόμενο κόστος των λιπασμάτων. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Συμμόρφωση του κόμματος ESN με τις αξίες της ΕΕ: ψηφοφορία επί αιτήματος ελέγχου Οι ευρωβουλευτές θα αποφασίσουν αν θα ζητήσουν επισήμως από την αρμόδια αρχή να ελέγξει κατά πόσο το πολιτικό κόμμα «Ευρώπη των Κυρίαρχων Εθνών» συμμορφώνεται με τις ιδρυτικές αξίες της ΕΕ. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Σεξουαλική κακοποίηση παιδιών: ψηφοφορία για παρέκκλιση από την οδηγία «ePrivacy» Το ΕΚ θα ψηφίσει για την επαναφορά της παρέκκλισης από τη νομοθεσία περί ιδιωτικότητας, ώστε διαδικτυακοί πάροχοι να μπορούν να εντοπίζουν εθελοντικά παράνομο υλικό κακοποίησης παιδιών. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Το μέλλον της κοινής αλιευτικής πολιτικής της ΕΕ Ενόψει του σχετικού ψηφίσματος, οι ευρωβουλευτές θα συζητήσουν παρουσία της Επιτροπής τις προοπτικές της κοινής αλιευτικής πολιτικής της ΕΕ και τα μέτρα στήριξης που απαιτούνται. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Φυσικές καταστροφές: ευρωπαϊκή στήριξη για Κύπρο, Ισπανία,Ρουμανία Το Κοινοβούλιο θα ψηφίσει για την κινητοποίηση 144,1 εκατ. ευρώ προς ενίσχυση των τριών χωρών για την αντιμετώπιση των επιπτώσεων των σοβαρών πυρκαγιών και πλημμυρών το 2025. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Άλλα θέματα που θα συζητηθούν στην ολομέλεια Κατά τη διάρκεια της ολομέλειας θα συζητηθούν και θα ψηφιστούν και άλλα θέματα, τα σημαντικότερα εκ των οποίων παρατίθενται παρακάτω. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................   Σύνδεσμοι  Το σχέδιο της ημερήσιας διάταξης  Απευθείας μετάδοση της Συνόδου μέσω του EPLive  Απευθείας μετάδοση των Συνεντεύξεων Τύπου και άλλων γεγονότων  EP Multimedia Centre  Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο - Φάκελος για τα ΜΜΕ

Available in                              Press release 30-06-2026 EU-wide survey: An insecure world raises high expectations on the EU       • 75% of Europeans think that the EU is a place of stability in a troubled world, up 8 percentage points since autumn 2025.   • 74% of Europeans view EU membership of their country as beneficial. This is the highest result ever recorded in a Eurobarometer survey for this question since it was first asked in 1983, only matched before in 2025.   • 68% of Europeans believe that the EU’s role in protecting citizens against global crises and security risks should become more important in the future.   • 73% want the EU to have more means to face global challenges.   While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of the EU, and recognise the quality of life it enables. The results of the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey, published on Wednesday, underline Europeans’ perception of the EU as a safe haven in the midst of geopolitical uncertainty. 75% of Europeans think that the EU is a place of stability in a troubled world – up 8 percentage points since October-November 2025, amounting to the second highest proportion recorded in the past decade. Recent global developments have heightened the pessimistic outlook Europeans have on the future of the world: 58% are pessimistic about it (versus 38% optimistic). Pessimism about the future of the world has increased by 6 percentage points since autumn 2025. The overall mood of citizens fluctuates between uncertainty (44%) and hope (43%) which are the two most chosen emotions by citizens to describe their current state of mind. Against the backdrop of a world in motion where alliances are shifting, EU membership is seen as beneficial by 74% of Europeans, an all-time high only matched in 2025. The EU’s contribution to protecting peace and strengthening security is seen as the main and growing benefit of membership (40%, +3 percentage points since spring 2025). The improved cooperation between member states that goes along with membership comes second (34%). “At a time of global uncertainty, Europeans increasingly see the European Union as a beacon of stability. In a troubled world, that trust is Europe's greatest asset. It comes with a clear expectation that we act decisively to deliver security, prosperity and opportunity for our citizens,” said European Parliament President Metsola. Expectations on the EU are high - towards greater geopolitical independence To strengthen its position in the world, citizens think the EU should focus on defence and security (39%) and energy independence (35%). The latter has gained 6 points since autumn 2025. In third position, competitiveness and the economy are seen as another priority area to enhance the EU’s global standing. Against the backdrop of numerous challenges, EU citizens want the European Union to step up its game: 68% of Europeans believe that the EU’s role in protecting citizens against global crises and security risks should become more important. Large majorities of Europeans would like EU member states to be more united in the current context and say the EU should promote the respect for international law by all countries (both 90%). In addition, 73% want it to have more means to face global challenges. Good quality of life but fear of falling living standards The EP’s Spring 2026 Eurobarometer gauges how citizens perceive the quality of life in the EU. In general, this is seen in a positive light: 83% of respondents say they are satisfied with their quality of life, while 17% say they are not. However, this figure falls to 69% among those who have difficulty paying their bills from time to time and to just 40% among those who face such difficulties most of the time. Physical and mental health (51%), and the financial situation (49%) are considered the main components of a good quality of life. Nearly three in ten citizens (29%) expect their standard of living to decrease in the coming years, against 50% who think it will stay the same and 18% who expect it to increase. The fear of falling living standards is most pronounced in France (44%), Portugal 39% and Austria and Germany (both 38%). Inflation top issue Europeans want European Parliament to act on The view that the economy needs to improve aligns with Europeans’ responses to the question asking which topics they want the European Parliament to focus on as a matter of priority. Citizens’ main priority for the EP is inflation, rising prices and the cost of living (47%, +6 percentage points since autumn 2025). This issue, which was already the first priority item in previous surveys, has gained importance and is now the leading topic by a twelve-point margin. It is followed by the economy and job creation (35%, =) and EU defence and security (34%, =). The EU and its parliament – a resilient democracy The general indicators measuring approval of the EU and the EP have remained stable in the EP spring 2026 Eurobarometer, with one notable exception: 59% of respondents now say that they are satisfied with the way democracy works in the EU, a five percentage point increase since November 2025, and equalling the highest level ever recorded, in 2022. The full results can be found on the Eurobarometer website. Background The European Parliament’s Spring 2026 Eurobarometer survey was carried out by Verian research agency between 09 April and 4 May 2026 in all 27 EU member states. The survey was conducted face to face, with video interviews (CAVI) used additionally in some member states (Cyprus, Denmark, Malta, Finland and Sweden). A total of 26 421 interviews were conducted. EU results were weighted according to the size of the population in each country. Press service European Parliament   Available in                              02-07-2026 Plenary session Briefing Newsletter - 6-9 July 2026 - Strasbourg plenary session      More rights for air passengers On Tuesday, MEPs are set to adopt updated rules to protect air travellers against travel disruptions, including compensation after a three-hour delay and fee-free child seating. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Results of the June European Council summit On Wednesday morning, MEPs will debate the outcome of the 18- 19 June European Council with Council and Commission representatives. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Taoiseach Micheál Martin to present Ireland Council Presidency priorities On Tuesday morning MEPs will discuss the priorities of the Irish government’s six-month Council Presidency, which began on 1 July, with the Taoiseach. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    EU support for Russian democratic forces On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss how the EU can support civil society, anti-war actors and independent media in Russia. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Enlargement: accession negotiations with Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova Parliament is set to adopt annual reports assessing the progress of Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia towards EU membership on Wednesday. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Modernising EU-Mexico trade On Wednesday, MEPs are expected to give their green light to two agreements paving the way for closer political ties and expanded trade between the EU and Mexico. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Urgent support measures for the EU’s automotive sector Possible measures to strengthen the automotive sector and its competitiveness and protect jobs will be the subject of a plenary debate with the Commission on Tuesday. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    EU strategy on cybersecurity and AI On Tuesday, MEPs will quiz the Commission on its latest proposals on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Heatwaves and wildfires: enhancing the EU’s response On Wednesday, Parliament will debate the need to strengthen the EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    EU social security coordination: Parliament to greenlight new rules On Tuesday, MEPs are set to give their final approval to updated rules ensuring access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    A new tax framework for innovative companies and the financial sector On Tuesday, MEPs will adopt their plans for a coherent tax system for the proposed pan-European “EU Inc.” business regime and the EU’s financial sector. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    High fertiliser prices: more support for farmers On Tuesday, Parliament is set to approve help for farmers affected by the rising costs of fertilisers. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    ESN party’s compliance with EU values: vote on verification request On Tuesday, MEPs will decide whether to formally request the competent authority to check if the Europe of Sovereign Nations political party complies with the EU’s founding values. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Combating child sexual abuse online: vote to reinstate ePrivacy derogation Parliament will vote on re-activating an exemption to EU privacy legislation to allow internet services to voluntary detect child sexual abuse. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    The future of the EU’s common fisheries policy On Thursday morning, MEPs and the Commission will debate the prospects of the EU’s common fisheries policy and the measures needed to support the sector. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Call for more EU humanitarian aid On Thursday, MEPs are set to urge the EU to increase humanitarian aid funding and condemn violations of international humanitarian law. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Ebola disease outbreak: EU response Parliament will debate on Wednesday the EU’s global health solidarity and preparedness in light of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    EU support for Spain, Romania and Cyprus after natural disasters On Tuesday, MEPs will vote on the mobilisation of €144.1 million to help the three countries tackle the impact of severe floods and wildfires in 2025. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Resolutions on human rights and democracy Parliament will hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy, and rule of law topics on Wednesday afternoon, followed by votes on Thursday. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................    Other topics on the agenda Other topics on the agenda ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................   Further information  Draft agenda  Follow the plenary live  Press conferences and other events  EP Multimedia Centre  European Parliament Press Tool Kit Media advisory 02-07-2026 Plenary session Press briefing on next week’s plenary session       Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 6-9 July plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. WHEN: Friday 3 July at 11.00 WHERE: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics next week include: • Debate and vote on improving air passenger rights • Debate on Irish Council presidency priorities with Taoiseach Micheál Martin • Debate on the outcome of the 18-19 June European Council meeting • Debate on protecting people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires • Final vote on coordinating EU member states’ social security systems • Vote on help for farmers affected by rising fertiliser costs • Debate and vote on the EU-Mexico partnership and interim agreement on trade • Debate on measures to strengthen the automotive sector and its competitiveness and protect jobs • Debate and vote on the progress of Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia towards EU membership • Debate on the new action plan on cybersecurity and AI • Debate on how to support civil society, anti-war actors and independent media in Russia Interpretation of the press briefing will be available in English and French. You can follow it live from 11.00 on Friday in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room or via Parliament’s webstreaming and EbS. Information for the media - Use of Interactio to ask questions Journalists wishing to participate actively and ask questions, please connect via Interactio using this link: https://ep.interactio.eu/link/pressconfp1254698545582 Interactio is only supported on iPads (with the Safari browser) and Mac/Windows (with the Google Chrome browser). For more details, check the connection guidelines and recommendations for remote speakers. When connecting, enter your name and the media you are representing in the first name / last name fields. For better sound quality, use headphones and a microphone. Interpretation is only possible for questions asked on video. Journalists who have never used Interactio before are asked to connect 30 minutes before the start of the press conference to perform a connection test. IT assistance can be provided if necessary. 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Meeting of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) Monday 6 July 2026, 19.00 – 22.00, Strasbourg, Room: CHURCHILL (200) VOTES 19.00 – 19.30 Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sector (MSR2): amending Decision (EU) 2015/1814 Rapporteur: NERUDOVÁ Danuše (EPP, CZ), procedure file - Vote on the provisional agreement resulting from interinstitutional negotiations Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards the extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures Rapporteur: CHAHIM Mohammed (S&D, NL), procedure file - Adoption of draft report Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund Rapporteur: CANFIN Pascal (Renew, FR) procedure file - Adoption of draft report Conditions for the implementation of EU support to the Common Fisheries Policy, to the European Ocean Pact and of the Union’s maritime and aquaculture policy as part of the National and Regional Partnership Fund for 2028-2034 Rapporteur for the opinion: MARAN Pierfrancesco (S&D, IT) - Adoption of draft opinion DEBATES 19.30 – 20.30 Market stability reserve (MSR): amending Decision (EU) 2015/1814 as regards ceasing the invalidation of allowances Rapporteur: MARAN Pierfrancesco (S&D, IT), procedure file - Consideration of draft report Acceleration of industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors: Establishing a framework of measures, amending Regulations (EU) 2018/1724, (EU) 2024/1735 and (EU) 2024/3110 Rapporteur for the opinion: ANDROUËT Mathilde (PfE, FR), procedure file - Consideration of draft opinion 20.30 – 22.00 - with the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Food and feed safety omnibus: simplification and strengthening of food and feed safety requirements procedure file 1, procedure file 2 Rapporteurs: PICARO Michele (ECR, IT) DORFMANN Herbert (EPP, IT) - Consideration of draft reports *** Next meeting 14 July 2026 (Brussels) Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/envi.europarl.europa.eu or X (Twitter): https://x.com/ep_environment

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Plenary session, Strasbourg Air passenger rights. Following a debate on Monday, MEPs are set to adopt updated rules to protect air travellers against travel disruptions, with measures including compensation after a three-hour delay and fee-free child seating, on Tuesday. A press conference is scheduled after the vote. Irish Council Presidency. On Tuesday morning MEPs will discuss the priorities of the Irish government’s six-month Council Presidency, which began on 1 July, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. President Metsola and the Taoiseach will give a press conference at 13.00. June European Council. On Wednesday morning, MEPs will debate the outcome of the 18- 19 June European Council meeting with Council and Commission representatives. Heatwaves and wildfires. On Wednesday, Parliament will debate the need to strengthen the EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires. EU social security coordination. On Tuesday, MEPs are set to give their final approval to updated rules ensuring access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country. A press conference is scheduled after the vote. EU-Mexico partnership. On Wednesday, plenary will vote on the upgraded EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA) and on the interim trade agreement. The debate will take place on Tuesday. High fertiliser prices. On Tuesday, Parliament is set to approve help for farmers affected by the rising costs of fertilisers. EU automotive sector. Possible measures to strengthen the automotive sector and its competitiveness and protect jobs will be the subject of a plenary debate with the Commission on Tuesday. Cybersecurity and AI. On Tuesday, MEPs will quiz the Commission on its latest proposals regarding artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Enlargement. On Tuesday, MEPs will debate the progress of Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia towards EU membership, followed by votes on Wednesday. There will be press conferences on Moldova and Serbia after the plenary votes. Russian democratic forces. On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss how the EU can support civil society, anti-war actors and independent media in Russia. Committees Carbon border adjustment mechanism. On Monday, the Environment Committee will vote on the proposal to extend the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) to specific steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products, and to strengthen anti-circumvention measures. Members will also vote on the separate proposal for a temporary decarbonisation fund, financed from CBAM revenues, to support decarbonisation investment by energy-intensive industries still exposed to carbon leakage. Seminar on reinforcing European democracy. On Tuesday, the EP media service is organising a briefing for media on Parliament’s work on the European Democracy Shield and AgoraEU. Key MEPs will discuss with journalists the proposals endorsed by the EP Special Committee, as well as expectations for the upcoming plenary vote and next steps. President’s diary. On Tuesday, President Metsola will hold a bilateral meeting with Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of his plenary address. Last-minute briefing. On Monday at 16.30, Parliament will hold a press briefing on the plenary session, which starts at 17.00. Political group briefings will take place on Tuesday. EP Press Service contacts

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Press release 03-07-2026 Plenary session   TRAN Press conference on updated air passenger rights on Tuesday at 14.00       After the final vote in the European Parliament on Tuesday, key EP negotiators Andrey Novakov and Virginijus Sinkevičius will brief journalists on the EU air passenger rights rules review. When: Tuesday 7 July 2026, 14.00 CET. Where: European Parliament in Strasbourg, Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room (WEISS N -1/201). Who: Parliament’s rapporteur Andrey Novakov (EPP, BG) and Transport and Tourism Committee vice-chair Virginijus Sinkevičius (Greens, LT). How: Accredited media representatives are invited to physically attend the press conference. In addition, journalists can join the press conference and ask questions remotely via Interactio platform. When connecting, enter your name and the media you are representing in the first name / last name fields. For better sound quality, use headphones and a microphone. Interpretation is only possible for interventions with video. Interpretation will be available in English, French, German, Italian, Bulgarian and Lithuanian. The press conference will also be web streamed live and recorded on the Parliament’s Multimedia Centre. You can follow it here. Background Since 2014, the European Parliament has been ready to update EU air passenger rights rules, which have been in force since 2004 and the purpose of which are to ensure passengers are sufficiently protected against travel disruptions. However, differing positions between EU countries led to progress on this file failing to advance for 11 years. In June 2025, EU ministers managed to overcome their difference, opening the way for negotiations with Parliament. After an intense year of interinstitutional talks Parliament and Council negotiators managed to reach a compromise text on the review of current rules, to be confirmed in a final plenary vote on Tuesday (7 July) and later in Council. Further information  Webstreaming of press conference  Procedure file Press release 03-07-2026 Highlights of the next AGRI meeting     Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) to meet on Monday 6 July from 20.30 to 22.00 The meeting will take place in Strasbourg, room 200 Churchill building. The meeting will be livestreamed here. Full agenda is available here. DEBATES: • Joint ENVI-AGRI debate on amending regulation on the simplification and strengthening of food and feed safety requirements. Rapporteur: Herbert Dorfmann (EPP, IT). Consideration of draft report. Next meetings: • 13-14 July 2026 (Brussels) • 2-3 September 2026 (Brussels) FOLLOW US ON X and BlueSky - Highlights, press releases and new documents are published on @EP_Agriculture and @agri.europarl.europa.eu Further information  Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development  Livestream Press release 03-07-2026 Parliament assumes presidency of key Mediterranean interparliamentary assembly     In Cairo on 4 and 5 July, the Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean will present the priorities of Parliament’s incoming presidency. A delegation of 10 MEPs will take part in the 10th Speakers' Summit and the 19th plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM), taking place in Cairo on 4 and 5 July. As the European Parliament takes over the presidency of the PA-UfM, European Parliament vice-president Pina Picierno will address participants at both meetings, outlining the incoming presidency’s priorities and highlighting Parliament's commitment to strengthening dialogue and cooperation across the Mediterranean region. During the plenary session, MEPs and parliamentarians from PA-UfM member countries will exchange views on key issues, including parliamentary diplomacy, peace and stability in the Middle East, artificial intelligence, youth engagement and women's empowerment. Quote Ahead of the mission, Pina Picerno stated: "The agenda is ambitious: peace and stability in the Middle East, artificial intelligence, youth engagement and women’s empowerment — the defining challenges of our time, addressed together, across both shores of the Mediterranean. "But this meeting carries special significance as the European Parliament will take over the presidency of the PA-UfM — a responsibility we embrace with a clear political vision: to make this assembly a stronger, more credible, and more impactful forum for the entire region. "The Mediterranean is not a border. It is a shared space — and parliamentary diplomacy is how we build the trust needed to shape it together." Background The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is an intergovernmental organisation that brings together the European Union member states and 16 partner countries from the southern and eastern Mediterranean. It promotes dialogue, regional cooperation and joint initiatives to address shared challenges and foster stability, prosperity and integration across the region. List of MEPs Pina Picierno (Renew, IT) - European Parliament vice-president/ EP delegation head Giuseppe Antoci (Left, IT) Nicolas Bay (ECR, FR) Csaba Bogdán (EPP, HU) Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă (NI, RO) Thierry Mariani (PfE, FR) Dario Nardella (S&D, IT) Maria Noichl (S&D, DE) Nikos Papandreou (S&D, GR) Pascale Piera (PfE, FR) Further information  Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (DMED)