Plenary Session

12 November 2026

PLENARY European Parliament

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11:00 - 12:15
Speaker 1
So good morning, colleagues.  The sitting is open.  I have received from the Council its position at first reading regarding the following two files: payment services in the internal market, and payment services and electronic money services in the internal market.  I have also received the reasons which led to their adoption and the Commission's positions.  The full title will be, titles will be published in the minutes of today's sitting. 

The 3-month period available to Parliament to adopt its positions begins tomorrow, the 13th of November.  The next item on the agenda is the Council and Commission statements, further EU sanctions against Russia in response to this escalating attacks against Ukraine, cutting off the sources financing the Russian war.  And as always, we will begin with the Council, and Minister Harkin, please, the floor is yours. 
12:15 - 12:48
Speaker 3
President, honourable members, Commissioner,  thank you for this timely debate.  As we approach the fifth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine continues to stand and fight with our unwavering support.  But we must also look, excuse me, at the immediate challenges ahead.  The coming months will be very difficult for Ukraine. 
12:48 - 12:58
Speaker 2
As winter approaches, Russia is intensifying its attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. 

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