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Journalists query the US Section 301 investigation into EU/German drug pricing and possible use of the EU anti‑coercion instrument, to which the Commission reiterates its opposition to new trade barriers and its ongoing engagement with Washington, before declining substantive comment on an investigation involving Nvidia’s CEO and alleged links to a Chinese spy, framing it as a private matter.
A Swiss journalist asks whether EU support for Ukraine is pooled with non‑EU countries like Switzerland or handled bilaterally. The Commission explains that Civil Protection Mechanism resources come from 27 EU countries plus 10 participating states (excluding Switzerland) and from EU strategic reserves (rescEU), highlighting that Ukraine has received generators and transformers from both channels to keep heating and electricity running.
Journalist asks what concrete steps have been taken after the Zelenskyy–von der Leyen decision to increase support to Ukrainians lacking electricity, water and heating, prompting the Commission to outline context of the leaders’ call and the ongoing winter aid plan. The Commission details humanitarian allocations (around €1.5 billion to date and ~€200 million for 2026), use of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for generators and energy equipment, dismantling of a power plant for parts, and current needs‑assessment talks with Ukrainian counterparts to target energy, transport and logistics infrastructure support.
Questions focus on alleged abuses in EU‑funded deportation camps in Türkiye, which the Commission pledges to examine, followed by detailed explanations of humanitarian aid and Civil Protection Mechanism tools mobilised to support Ukraine’s energy‑related winter needs and the role of participating states in pooling assistance.
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Pierre asks whether the EU has had any feedback from the meetings with European diplomats following the Algerian-Niger issue. Anouar reiterates that diplomatic exchanges remain confidential and are not commented on publicly, before the briefing chair checks for remaining foreign affairs questions and prepares to move to other topics such as Turkey and migrants.
A journalist asks Anouar about EU clarifications following controversy over alleged Algerian troop deployment to Niger, Niamey’s summons of the EU chargé d’affaires, and Niger’s assertion it needs no permissions from Brussels. Anouar outlines that such summons are standard under the Vienna Convention, stresses the EU’s full respect for Algerian and Nigerien sovereignty, non-interference in their bilateral decision on troop deployment, and its aim to maintain good relations to support security and stability in the Sahel.
The Commission expresses full solidarity with France, notes France’s attribution of the attacks to Iran, underlines readiness for a swift and united EU response using the cyber diplomacy toolbox and instruments like NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act, recalls existing sanctions including IRGC designation and March 2026 cyber measures against Emennet Pasargad, and signals work on further cyber sanctions.
A journalist from The Guardian asks whether the Commission shares France’s attribution of recent cyber attacks on French supermarket refrigeration systems to Iran and whether EU sanctions are being considered ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council.
EU spokespeople address France’s attribution of cyberattacks to Iran, recalling existing sanctions and the cyber diplomacy toolbox, then explain the EU’s stance on Algerian troop deployment in Niger, emphasising respect for both states’ sovereignty and the confidentiality of recent diplomatic démarches.
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Politico asks for clarification on President von der Leyen’s announcements about the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, including timelines, meaning of fast-tracking, and the origin and use of the €50 million, and the Commission outlines the hub’s strategic context, planned joint working group, and target for operationalisation in 2027 with up to €50 million in EU funding.
Journalists ask about Donald Trump’s remarks on Ukraine’s borders, the EU’s stance on Ukraine’s territorial integrity, why and how Italy joined the European group in Abu Dhabi and possible expansion to countries like Poland, and whether the EU would support a hypothetical Ukraine–Russia deal involving loss of territory; the spokesperson reiterates the EU’s firm support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, notes that participation questions are for national authorities and will also be discussed by EU leaders, and stresses that Ukraine’s own position is decisive on any territorial issues.
Commissioner Dan Jørgensen thanks the Australian–Turkish COP31 Presidency and IEA’s Fatih Birol, frames the current energy crisis and fossil-fuel disruptions, and aligns the EU with the global stocktake’s call to transition away from fossil fuels. He endorses the Presidency’s priorities on electrification (including the Electrify Now initiative), a global target for energy efficiency in buildings, and the zero‑waste agenda for methane reduction under the Global Methane Pledge, stressing implementation, partnerships, and delivery of clean, secure and affordable energy.
The rapporteur and groups set out their views on the new Seychelles fisheries protocol, access terms, small‑scale fisheries, FADs, transparency and socio‑economic impacts, before the Commission defends the protocol’s balance on conservation, governance, ERS and sectoral support and the item is closed with a call for consent and an amendment deadline.
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The Commission details coordination with Ukraine, EU partners and the US around Abu Dhabi talks on a just and lasting peace, reiterates that any outcome must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and outlines the fast‑tracked Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, its funding envelope and planned operational structure across Bulgarian and Romanian facilities.
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Journalist asks if the EU statement implies no direct engagement with Russia in Abu Dhabi, and the spokesperson details the structure of the talks (EU/E3/Italy/NATO–Ukraine coordination; then Ukraine–EU–US meeting), key principles (sovereignty, territorial integrity, security guarantees, NATO’s role), and indicates that any broader multilateral phase and formats are still to be determined over the two days of meetings.
Introductory remarks set out President von der Leyen’s bilateral with Finland’s President Stubb, the College’s upcoming decisions on digital fairness and consumer protection, and preparations for the ECOFIN Council in budget configuration working on the 2027 EU annual budget, including practical information on press handling and visiting journalists.
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Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
Members probe the legal basis and safeguards for uncategorised and sensitive data, strong private infrastructures, gender‑based violence investigations, biometric tools and the shift from ex‑ante to ex‑post controls, then conclude with questions on PNR use, retention, supervision and evidentiary safeguards before co‑chairs formally close the morning JPSG session.
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Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
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.
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Committee on Development (DEVE)
Members review DEVE’s opinion and AFET’s report on the EU’s Horn of Africa strategy, then debrief the DEVE mission to Bolivia with EEAS and DG INTPA, addressing governance, security, migration, natural resources and future cooperation within the EU’s external action framework.
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The Commission outlines EU objectives for the ICCAT Vilamoura session on tunas, swordfish and sharks, compliance and IUU tools, after which MEPs scrutinise quota allocations, FAD measures, shark finning bans, mako protection and enforcement, prompting detailed Commission explanations on data gaps, stock status and planned compliance actions.
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Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)
Javier Zarzalejos and 3 others
After closing the mandate debate, co‑chairs open a specific data protection block in which the EDPS and Europol present oversight roles and priorities on OSINT, AI, biometrics and citizen rights, followed by Q&A on Frontex–Europol exchanges, prior consultation, urgency procedures, direct access to registries and data transfers to the EPPO.
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Committee on Public Health (SANT)
ECDC’s Director briefs on the Ebola outbreak in Africa and record West Nile spread in Europe, outlining risks, preparedness and One Health needs; MEPs then question her on global health funding, vaccine development, blood safety, climate impacts, airport controls and health‑workforce protection, with detailed responses on vaccine pipelines, SoHO guidance, climate‑linked surveillance, cooperation with WHO and Africa CDC, and the severity and long‑term effects of West Nile, before the Chair closes the meeting.
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Prime Minister Radev, referencing a recent Sofia meeting of defence ministers and chiefs of defence, links the attacks to the escalation of Russia’s war against Ukraine in the Black Sea, and explains that international investigation teams are still gathering evidence before naming a specific perpetrator, stressing reliance on facts over speculation.
Answering a question on who is behind the Black Sea attacks, Radev links them to the escalation of Russia’s war against Ukraine but stresses that Bulgaria awaits the results of ongoing international investigations before assigning definitive responsibility.
bTV asks whether Bulgaria and the EU have identified who is behind recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea that started more than a month ago, and whether there is a clear answer on their origin.
Prime Minister Radev details Bulgaria’s support for Ukrainian refugees, maritime rescue operations, electricity exports, and infrastructure repair, while highlighting Bulgaria’s excessive deficit procedure and affirming that, despite fiscal constraints, Bulgaria will not block EU-level joint decisions to assist Ukraine.
Committee on Public Health (SANT)
The Chair closes the biotech debate, introduces the committee’s ECDC visit, hears Catarina Martins’ report on ECDC’s mandate and resource needs, and formally adopts the mission report while launching the subsequent exchange with the ECDC Director on Ebola and West Nile.
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President von der Leyen stresses that peace is the common goal, underlines Ukraine’s role as a stabilising factor against Russian aggression, and explains that detailed decisions on support, including financial issues, will be taken after intense but ultimately consensual discussions in the European Council.
Bulgarian National Radio asks President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Radev to comment on Chancellor Scholz’s letter proposing that all EU Member States, including Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, contribute to a 70 billion euro support package for Ukraine, noting Bulgarian concerns about the social and political impact.
In response to a question on Chancellor Scholz’s proposal for additional Ukraine funding, von der Leyen defends sustained EU support as vital for peace and stability, while Radev details Bulgaria’s existing assistance to Ukraine, its fiscal limitations under the excessive deficit procedure, and its stance not to block collective EU decisions.
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Plenary Session
College read-out / Press conference (with international sign language) by European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna VIRKKUNEN and Commissioner Michael McGRATH on the Digital Fairness Act and a Consumer enforcement initiative
College read-out / Press conference by European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna VIRKKUNEN and Commissioner Michael McGRATH on the Digital Fairness Act and a Consumer enforcement initiative
European Commission President Ursula von der LEYEN in Antalya, Türkiye for the COP31
European Commissioner Dan JØRGENSEN in Antalya, Türkiye for the COP31
European flags at half-mast following the dramatic accident on the Trakia motorway in the area of Yambol, in Bulgaria
European Commissioner Andrius KUBILIUS at the UARM Hub Launch: From Frontline Innovation to European Defence Readiness
Committee on Constitutional Affairs Ordinary meeting
Committee on Security and Defence Ordinary meeting
Committee on Development Ordinary meeting HEARING
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Ordinary meeting
SANT – ICM on Lessons Learnt from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Strengthening EU Health Resilience and Preparedness for Future Global Health Crises
Committee on Budgetary Control Ordinary meeting CONT Committee meeting
Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield Ordinary meeting
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union Ordinary meeting
7th Inter-Parliamentary Committee Meeting On Evaluation Of The European Union Agency For Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) Activities
Issues raised by bot farming and social media anonymity in elections
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