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  1. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    LIBE, Commission, Greens and rapporteur: rights, governance and next steps

    The LIBE rapporteur, Commission and Greens shadow stress open internet, data protection, regulator independence, fibre transition, single‑market governance, competition and net neutrality before the rapporteur responds on spectrum reviews, roaming safeguards, copper switch‑off conditions and procedural calendar, confirming the amendment deadline and aim to conclude the file by summer 2027.

    In this chapter

    1. LIBE rapporteur Vasconcelos: open internet, privacy and regulator independenceAna Vasconcelos
    2. Commission (Kloc): backing higher ambition and fibre, with cautions on roamingKamila Kloc
    3. Greens shadow Boeselager: competition, spectrum and net neutrality prioritiesDamian Boeselager
    4. Rapporteur Kobosko: replies, clarifications and next stepsMichał Kobosko

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  2. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Individual MEPs: roaming, satellite sovereignty and market design

    Catch‑the‑eye speakers focus on creating better investment conditions and symmetric regulation, handling copper switch‑off and roaming (including permanent roaming), ensuring satellite sovereignty in light of Starlink and security risks, simplifying obligations while preserving national control over spectrum, and debating unlimited spectrum rights, mandatory conciliation and support for new business models.

    In this chapter

    1. Catch-the-eye: Niebler on investment incentives, copper and roamingAngelika Niebler
    2. Catch-the-eye: Eriksson on satellite sovereignty and Musk/Starlink risks
    3. Catch-the-eye: Kulmuni on roaming, simplification and national spectrum controlKatri Kulmuni
    4. Catch-the-eye: Vallon on spectrum rights, conciliation and new business models

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  3. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Political groups' shadows: investment, spectrum and competition

    Shadows from EPP, S&D, Patriots and ECR set out their priorities and red lines on investment incentives, spectrum licence duration and national competences, access regulation and copper switch‑off, competition safeguards, consumer protection, the role of NRAs and BEREC, and concerns around mandatory conciliation and potential fair‑share models.

    In this chapter

    1. EPP shadow Del Castillo Vera: investment, spectrum and modern access rulesPilar del Castillo Vera
    2. S&D shadow Ecke: competition safeguards and spectrum concernsMatthias Ecke
    3. Patriots shadow Disdier: consumer focus and limits on spectrum durationMélanie Disdier
    4. ECR shadow Torselli: national competences, copper switch-off and fair share fearsFrancesco Torselli

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  4. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Chair and rapporteur: debate launch and DNA vision

    The chair opens the Digital Networks Act item, sets the debate structure and timing, and gives the floor to the rapporteur, who outlines his strategic vision on digital sovereignty, spectrum, resilience, governance, simplification and emergency/user‑focused provisions, framing the DNA as a broader digital strategy beyond telecom reform.

    In this chapter

    1. Opening of item 17: Digital Networks Act debate setup
    2. Rapporteur Kobosko: strategic vision for the DNAMichał Kobosko

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  5. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Horizon Europe FP10 position and Euratom research mandate

    ITRE consolidates Parliament’s stance on future research policy by backing a well‑funded, autonomous FP10 and aligned Specific Programme centred on excellence and young researchers, and by approving a Euratom research compromise that broadens support for fission while protecting fusion funding and asserting Parliament’s role in civil nuclear policy.

    In this chapter

    1. Items 14–15: Horizon Europe FP10 stance and Specific ProgrammeChristian Ehler
    2. Item 16: Euratom research compromise and final vote

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  6. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    CEF joint ITRE–TRAN decisions and competitiveness fund

    In a joint ITRE–TRAN sitting, members present and vote on the Connecting Europe Facility agreement and negotiation mandate, then return to ITRE‑only to register political signalling on Euratom before adopting the European Competitiveness Fund as an integrated, youth‑oriented investment instrument with a strong guarantee and an interinstitutional negotiation mandate.

    In this chapter

    1. Joint ITRE–TRAN session on CEF: opening, agreement and votesMatteo Ricci
    2. Return to ITRE‑only agenda and Euratom political signalMariateresa Vivaldini
    3. Item 13: European Competitiveness Fund agreement and mandateChristian Ehler

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  7. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Made in Europe procurement tool: study and scrutiny

    The committee examines a proposed mandatory procurement instrument favouring Union‑origin products, with study authors outlining preferred design options and legal constraints, followed by MEPs’ detailed questioning on macroeconomic effects, WTO/GPA risks, SME and administrative burdens and deindustrialisation, and concluding with expert clarifications on modelling limits, origin definitions and the need to embed the tool in a wider competitiveness strategy.

    In this chapter

    1. Item 11 opening: Made in Europe procurement study
    2. Made in Europe instrument: first MEP round of questionsJens Geier
    3. Study authors’ and economists’ responses: modelling, trade law and policy mixChristophe Grudler

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  8. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Gender equality in research and Horizon Europe

    Parliament’s Gender Equality Week frames a focused exchange on gender gaps in research and innovation, where the Commission details Horizon Europe’s gender instruments and AI safeguards and MEPs test these against implementation challenges, competitiveness concerns and women’s career progression, before closing with proposals to reinforce women‑led innovation and address structural barriers.

    In this chapter

    1. Item 10 opening: Gender Equality Week and Horizon Europe
    2. Gender in Horizon Europe: MEP questions and Commission repliesElena Sancho Murillo
    3. Women in innovation and research careers: instruments and closingChristian Ehler

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  9. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Cybersecurity and secure connectivity: ENISA State of the Union and spectrum shadows meeting

    ENISA presents the EU Cybersecurity State of the Union and responds to two Q&A rounds on AI-enabled threats, implementation of NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act, incident handling, skills gaps, SME support, hybrid threats and strategic autonomy, after which a shadows meeting on spectrum opens to debate the pricing model and allocation of the 2 GHz band for secure satellite communications and its impact on European operators.

    In this chapter

    1. ENISA Cybersecurity State of the Union: EU posture, vulnerabilities and legislative landscape
    2. First Q&A block with ENISA: incidents, AI threats, governance and horizontal approachAngelika Niebler
    3. Second Q&A block: hybrid threats, resilience, dependence on providers and closing
    4. Shadows meeting on spectrum: opening and debate on pricing and 2 GHz bandAngelika Winzig

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  10. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    ITRE committee other items: missions, CRMA trilogue and BEREC/Digital Networks Act

    Members report on ITRE missions and the Critical Raw Materials Act trilogue before an institutional exchange with BEREC on its mandate, 2027 work programme and the proposed Digital Networks Act, where MEPs scrutinise DNA governance, numbering, satellite connectivity and sovereignty while BEREC and the Commission set out diverging views on centralisation, NRA powers, copper switch-off, satellite competition and treatment of high-risk vendors.

    In this chapter

    1. Committee reports: missions to India, ACER, ENISA and CRMA trilogueRaffaele Stancanelli
    2. Exchange with BEREC: mandate, 2027 work programme and Digital Networks Act
    3. MEP questions to BEREC: DNA governance, numbering, satellite services and sovereigntyPilar del Castillo Vera
    4. BEREC and Commission responses: DNA model, satellite competition, high-risk vendors and closureAngelika Niebler

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  11. GMT+1

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Data-centre delegated act: context and first MEP–Commission exchange

    The committee opens with the Commission presenting the data-centre delegated act and its label under the Energy Efficiency Directive, followed by a first round of MEP questions and Commission replies on waste-heat use, technology neutrality, climate impacts, sovereignty concerns and enforcement, with subsequent follow-up Q&A on low-emission sources, greenwashing risks, benchmarks and the path towards binding EU-wide minimum performance standards and transparency rules.

    In this chapter

    1. Opening of ITRE meeting and data-centre delegated act context
    2. First MEP round: questions on data-centre label, sovereignty and environmental impactsAura Salla
    3. Commission replies: waste heat, technology neutrality and enforcement of the data-centre label

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  12. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    Automotive Omnibus opinion: compromise, vote and closure

    For item 7, Gori presents the draft opinion on the automotive Omnibus package, stressing support for sustainable mobility, priority for electric vehicles with flexibility, green steel and affordable small EVs; the compromise amendment is adopted by show of hands, the final opinion by roll-call vote, and the Chair closes the meeting while announcing the next ITRE session on 10 November.

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  13. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    CO2 standards for light-duty vehicles: rapporteur and votes

    The committee moves to item 6 on amending CO2 standards and vehicle labelling; rapporteur Tonin frames the file as delivering on removing the post‑2035 combustion engine ban, ECR/PfE request and obtain a secret ballot on a key compromise amendment, and members then reject the rejection amendment, adopt compromise amendment 1 by secret vote, and adopt the final report by roll-call vote.

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  14. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    TEN-E Regulation revision: trilogue state of play

    Rapporteur Penkova updates members on the second trilogue on revising the TEN-E Regulation, highlighting areas of emerging consensus and outstanding issues on implementation, with Parliament insisting on transparent planning, stakeholder involvement, and infrastructure that supports energy security, decarbonisation and affordability by the end-of-year deadline.

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  15. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    Amendment deadlines, energy files trilogues and closure

    The Chair sets amendment deadlines for CSA 2 and NIS2, then rapporteurs report on the state of play in the grid‑package permitting directive and TEN‑E trilogues regarding overriding public interest, permitting digitalisation, environmental safeguards and EU‑level energy infrastructure planning, before announcing the next ITRE meeting and closing the sitting.

    In this chapter

    1. Amendment deadlines and permitting directive trilogue state of playNiels Fuglsang
    2. TEN‑E trilogue update, next meeting and closureTsvetelina Penkova

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  16. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    NIS2 targeted revision: alignment with CSA 2 and political issues

    Rapporteur and shadows discuss the NIS2 simplification proposal focusing on ‘report once’ logic, scope adjustments, ransomware reporting, post‑quantum transition timelines, and the relationship to mandatory certification, with the Commission clarifying that this is a focused correction to support implementation and enforcement while keeping NIS2 and CSA 2 coherent.

    In this chapter

    1. NIS2 simplification item: rapporteur on scope, reporting and predictabilityMarkéta Gregorová
    2. NIS2 shadows: harmonisation, single entry point and post‑quantum transitionJens Geier
    3. NIS2 debate close: citizen protection, Commission clarifications and next stepsBart Groothuis

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  17. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    CSA 2: Commission response, ENISA role and next steps

    The Commission details the AI‑driven threat landscape and de‑risking of critical supply chains, explains the intended country‑based risk framework and ENISA’s expanded role in AI and standards for the CRA, and Gregorová closes by stressing alignment with existing law, defending mandatory certification, and flagging scope issues (including critical infrastructure components) for trilogue mandate building.

    In this chapter

    1. Commission on CSA 2 (part 1): AI‑driven threats and supply chain de‑riskingTsvetelina Penkova
    2. Commission on CSA 2 (part 2): ENISA’s AI role, certification and CRA link
    3. CSA 2 wrap‑up: rapporteur on AI mandate and mandatory certification logicMarkéta Gregorová

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  18. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    CSA 2 shadows and IMCO: scope, ENISA and mandatory certification

    Political groups (EPP, S&D, ECR, Renew) and the IMCO rapporteur set out positions on strengthening ENISA, integrating AI, handling ‘kill‑switch’ and country‑risk issues, evidentiary standards for high‑risk vendor listings, the balance between voluntary and mandatory certification, and the burden on operators and SMEs.

    In this chapter

    1. CSA 2 shadows (EPP, S&D): ENISA mandate, AI and kill‑switch risksTsvetelina Penkova
    2. CSA 2 shadows (ECR, Renew): evidence‑based listings and country riskDiego Solier
    3. IMCO rapporteur and CSA 2: towards mandatory certification for critical systemsMaria Guzenina

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  19. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    CSA 2 item opened: rapporteur’s mandate and proposals

    The acting Chair introduces the CSA 2 regulation on ENISA, EU certification and ICT supply chains, and rapporteur Gregorová outlines her draft on high‑risk supplier listing, critical equipment coverage, phased network phase‑outs, mandatory EU‑level certification, a single reporting entry point, an EU cybersecurity reserve and resourcing conditions for ENISA.

    In this chapter

    1. CSA 2 regulation item introduced: format and speakersTsvetelina Penkova
    2. CSA 2: supply chain risk framework and high‑risk equipmentMarkéta Gregorová
    3. CSA 2: mandatory certification, single entry point and ENISAMarkéta Gregorová

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  20. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Extraordinary meeting

    Opening of meeting and Critical Raw Materials dispute

    The Chair opens the extraordinary ITRE meeting, adopts the agenda and minutes, records a cleared conflict-of-interest on Chips Act 2.0, and then Ehler and Chahim confront the Commission over the Parliament–Commission dispute on creating and funding a Critical Raw Materials center, culminating in a compromise vote on the file.

    In this chapter

    1. Opening, agenda adoption and Chips Act 2.0 disclosureBorys Budka
    2. Critical Raw Materials Act center: Ehler and Chahim vs CommissionMohammed Chahim
    3. Test vote and adoption of compromise by roll-callBorys Budka

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  21. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Additional ETS positions, sectoral issues and closing

    Greens, Left and Renew liberals debate predictability, LRF stringency, use of international credits and conditionality of free allowances and revenues, while sectoral concerns on biomass, ice-class shipping and outermost regions are raised before the rapporteur and Chair close the file with amendment and vote deadlines and committee calendar details.

    In this chapter

    1. Greens, Left and Renew liberals: predictability, LRF, credits and conditionalityIsabella Lövin
    2. Sectoral and regional concerns: biomass, ice-class shipping, outermost regionsKatri Kulmuni
    3. ETS opinion closure: next steps and committee calendarJüri Ratas

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  22. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    ETS opinion presentation and main group reactions

    Opinion rapporteur Ratas sets out proposals on the ETS trajectory, linear reduction factor and CBAM safeguards, followed by key groups outlining differing views on balancing decarbonisation, industrial competitiveness, LRF design, CBAM-linked free allocation and use of ETS revenues.

    In this chapter

    1. ETS opinion rapporteur Ratas: decarbonisation, LRF and CBAM safeguardsJüri Ratas
    2. Main groups EPP, S&D, PfE, ECR, Renew: overall ETS trajectory and CBAMBorys Budka

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  23. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Commission response on EUSPA and legislative calendar

    The Left stresses resource and public-interest conditions while the Commission justifies the revised EUSPA regulation and its alignment with the Competitiveness Fund, followed by the rapporteur’s reaction and the Chair’s announcement of amendment deadlines, vote date and suspension of the meeting.

    In this chapter

    1. The Left and Commission: resources, public role and Commission justificationMarina Mesure
    2. EUSPA item closure: rapporteur reaction, amendments and vote scheduleChristophe Grudler

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  24. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    Political groups: EUSPA mandate, seat and security

    Main political groups set out their positions on strengthening EUSPA’s operational capacity and governance, the agency’s name and Prague seat, market uptake role, resource needs and concerns about restructuring security accreditation and Commission influence.

    In this chapter

    1. EPP and S&D shadows: strengthening EUSPA capacity and governancePaulius Saudargas
    2. PfE and ECR: agency name, Prague seat and security accreditationJana Nagyová

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  25. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Joint meeting Committee on International Trade Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Joint committee procedure (Rule 59) CJ80 INTA-ITRE-IMCO

    ITRE item 5: EUSPA mandate, tasks and security accreditation

    The committee examines Grudler’s draft report on EUSPA, with broad support for a stronger, permanent mandate covering Galileo, Copernicus/EOGS, GOVSATCOM, IRIS2 and SST, while debating task allocation, links to the Space Act and ECF, market uptake, Prague headquarters and especially the future model for independent yet efficient security accreditation, before the Commission and rapporteur outline continuity, task structures and next steps on amendments and votes.

    In this chapter

    1. ITRE item 5: EUSPA mandate and governanceBorys Budka
    2. Shadows and Commission: strengthening EUSPA within EU space policyPaulius Saudargas

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  26. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Ordinary meeting

    EUSPA item opening and rapporteur’s mandate

    The Chair opens the EUSPA regulation item and rapporteur Grudler presents his draft report on EUSPA’s mandate, operational tasks, security accreditation framework, resources and Parliament’s role in governance.

    In this chapter

    1. Item 5 opening: EUSPA draft report procedureBorys Budka
    2. Rapporteur Grudler: EUSPA mandate, tasks and security accreditationChristophe Grudler

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  27. GMT+2

    Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Joint meeting Committee on International Trade Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Joint committee procedure (Rule 59) CJ80 INTA-ITRE-IMCO

    ITRE item 4: 2 GHz mobile satellite services framework

    ITRE opens the agenda item on selection and authorisation of mobile satellite services in the 2 GHz band, with rapporteur Winzig and shadows detailing an amendment package on timing before 2027, scoring and financial bids, coverage obligations (including remote regions), wholesale access, NGSO rules, third‑country participation, security requirements and governance balance with the Digital Networks Act.

    In this chapter

    1. ITRE item 4: Mobile Satellite Services in 2 GHz bandBorys Budka
    2. Winzig and shadows: design of EU 2 GHz satellite frameworkAngelika Winzig

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Who spoke at the committee

  • Borys Budka 21 sittings
  • Matthias Ecke 14 sittings
  • Giorgio Gori 12 sittings
  • Christophe Grudler 11 sittings
  • Jens Geier 10 sittings
  • Nicolás González Casares 10 sittings
  • Tsvetelina Penkova 10 sittings
  • Jana Nagyová 9 sittings
  • Paolo Borchia 8 sittings
  • Aura Salla 7 sittings
  • Christian Ehler 7 sittings
  • Seán Kelly 7 sittings
  • Sigrid Friis 7 sittings
  • Anna Zalewska 6 sittings
  • Eero Heinäluoma 6 sittings
  • Isabella Lövin 6 sittings
  • Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann 6 sittings
  • Rudi Kennes 6 sittings
  • Yvan Verougstraete 6 sittings
  • Andrea Wechsler 5 sittings
  • Angelika Winzig 5 sittings
  • Damian Boeselager 5 sittings
  • Michael McNamara 5 sittings
  • Niels Flemming Hansen 5 sittings
  • András Gyürk 4 sittings
  • Dan Nica 4 sittings
  • Dario Tamburrano 4 sittings
  • Elena Donazzan 4 sittings
  • Elena Sancho Murillo 4 sittings
  • Eszter Lakos 4 sittings

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