Plenary in Strasbourg —
Plenary in Strasbourg —
Plenary address —
EU Parliament: Abdullah of Jordan, “recover shared sense of right and wrong”. Monotheistic religions and Jesus’ Baptism cited
EU: European Economic and Social Committee, “producing energy in a more inclusive and affordable way”. Protecting consumers
European Council: Costa summons 27 leaders. Peace process for Ukraine and Middle East. “Dire situation in Gaza”
Summit —
European Council: Costa summons 27 leaders. Agenda to focus on geoeconomy and “collective approach to defence and security”
EU Commission: Pact on Migration and Asylum, assessments for effective implementation. Lack of locations, staff and resources for new procedures
EU-NATO: report on transatlantic cooperation. “Steadfast defenders of peace”. Defence spending must be increased
Eurostat: over 4 million Ukrainians benefiting from temporary protection in the EU. 44% are women, 31% are minors
Politics and Society —
Europe’s “housing crisis”: plans afoot in the EU and its member states
di Gianni BorsaUnaffordable and insufficient housing. Rents and mortgage rates out of reach for countless families. The Von der Leyen Commission has…
EU Commission: no extensions for RRPs. “Member States must meet all targets by 31 August 2026”
Brussels —
EU Commission: European Semester, economic and social challenges. Reforms, decarbonisation and production of defence capabilities
Politics —
