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Join our annual EPRS policy roundtable on 10 issues to watch in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

We will explore 10 of the major issues that are likely to shape next year

⏰ 14 January (13:00-14:30)
📍 European Parliament + online
✍️ Register by 9 January for accreditation link.europa.eu/4jp6x4

#EPRSevents
December 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🔭 #Foresight is shaping how the EU prepares for the future

By combining evidence, expertise and scenarios, policy foresight strengthens agenda-setting and strategic planning

link.europa.eu/K7PDyT

#StrategicForesight

@afet.europarl.europa.eu @econ.europarl.europa.eu @inta.europarl.europa.eu
December 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
What did your #MEP decide last week?

Check our Plenary round-up

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Plenary round-up – December 2025
The key debate of the last plenary session of 2025 was on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, particularly the need to support Ukraine, the EU's strategic autonomy,...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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💧#Waterscarcity is increasing: 30% of Europeans already face water stress each year

☑️#STOA foresight study on the future of EU water availability & consumption: europa.eu/!QYQTj4
☑️Interview with Dr. Maria Kottari, co-author of the STOA study: wp.me/panTdn-4e9

@ep-eprs.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🧰 With the growing weaponisation of trade, the EU's trade defence tools are increasingly relevant. What are they?

Watch 👇

Read link.europa.eu/qRRtDQ

@inta.europarl.europa.eu @bernd-lange.bsky.social @manonaubryfr.bsky.social @karinkarlsbro.bsky.social @kvanbrempt.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Parliament's adoption of the new pact on migration & asylum confirmed its willingness to take 'an important step to a common European asylum & migration policy that is well functioning and long-term'

link.europa.eu/4MGC33

#InternationalMigrantsDay
@afet.europarl.europa.eu @libe.europarl.europa.eu
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
📆 Last week, EPRS hosted an #ECPRD seminar focusing on the use of data visualisation in parliaments.

📊 Turning complex information into clear, concise visuals is key for parliaments.

Thanks to all speakers including EP Vice-President Victor Negrescu

#EPRSevents
December 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The #EuropeanCouncil meets on 18–19 Dec, with EU support for #Ukraine high on the agenda.

Read our latest briefing on financing Ukraine in 2026 and 2027
👉 link.europa.eu/V7Ygmt

@afet.europarl.europa.eu @sede.europarl.europa.eu @masz.bsky.social @peto69.bsky.social @hbrandstaetter.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Less milk, weight loss, hide damage, trade restrictions & costly biosecurity measures cause big economic losses

They all result from lumpy skin disease in cattle

How does it affect EU farmers and how can we tackle it? 

link.europa.eu/48xkGC

@agri.europarl.europa.eu @erics40.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The value of Russian assets immobilised worldwide is estimated at around €300bn

Parliament has repeatedly demanded such assets be used to support Ukraine's defence against Russia's occupation forces

👉 link.europa.eu/V7Ygmt

@afet.europarl.europa.eu @hbrandstaetter.bsky.social @peto69.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🔎 What is the role of national parliaments in scrutinising the #EuropeanCouncil meetings?

How do they hold their national representative to account for their participation in #EUCO meetings?

Read our study comparing scrutiny activities between EU countries and the EU level 👉 link.europa.eu/Q8HwT6
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
⏰ The #EuropeanCouncil meeting is taking place on 18-19 Dec in Brussels

Who are the current members?
👉 link.europa.eu/gWM6kG

What is the outlook for the final #EUCO meeting of 2025?
👉 link.europa.eu/nBGrfK
December 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🏠 Housing affordability is a rising challenge in the EU

Today, the European Commission is presenting in plenary the new European Affordable #Housing Plan

Watch 👇

Read: wp.me/p2qdgs-ikO

@dirkgotink.bsky.social @vicentmarza.bsky.social @ciaranmulloolymep.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🔋 Batteries are key to the EU’s clean energy transition, but challenges persist

Today, the Commission is set present in plenary of the new Automotive package including the Battery Booster Strategy

🔎 link.europa.eu/3fXPvn

@itre.europarl.europa.eu @envi.europarl.europa.eu @borys-budka.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Parliament aims to increase transparency of the #RuleofLaw conditionality regime

Plenary debate: 17 Dec
Vote: 18 Dec

Rapp: @jmgermain.bsky.social @monika-hohlmeier.bsky.social

#EPlenary @budg.europarl.europa.eu @cont.europarl.europa.eu
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Today: debate in plenary on #ECI 'My voice, my choice: for safe and accessible abortion' initiative

@femm.europarl.europa.eu calls for EU countries to align their abortion laws with human rights standards

Vote: 17 Dec

#EPlenary @linagalvez.eu @abiralsahlani.bsky.social @irenemonterog.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Innovation is a top EU priority.

A compulsory patent licensing scheme could facilitate rapid use of patents during crises while preserving innovation incentives through patent protection.

Vote: 16 Dec

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#EPlenary @juri.europarl.europa.eu @woelken.eu
December 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The #SakharovPrize has a long history, with many distinguished names in the struggle to protect human rights and freedoms for all.

Learn more about the laureates ➡️ wp.me/p2qdgs-iSU

#EPlenary @droi.europarl.europa.eu @afet.europarl.europa.eu
Parliament’s long defence of human rights: the Sakharov Prize
This year, the Parliament awards its Sakharov Prize to individuals who show great personal courage in defending these freedoms and rights: Andrzej Poczobut of Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli of Georgia, j...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
What is in the 2025 US National Security Strategy #NSS?  President Trump's agenda features prominently, including on Europe

Read: link.europa.eu/jfMPTQ

@afet.europarl.europa.eu @sede.europarl.europa.eu @epdiplomacy.bsky.social @masz.bsky.social @sophiewilmes.bsky.social @rasmusandresen.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Military mobility allow EU countries to efficiently move troops and equipment across the EU

Plenary debate: 16 Dec
Vote: 17 Dec

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#EPlenary @sede.europarl.europa.eu @tran.europarl.europa.eu @masz.bsky.social @francoiskalfon.bsky.social @devauxvalerie.bsky.social @mstakis.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Accelerated investment in defence programmes aims to strengthen the EU's response to geopolitical threats

Plenary debate: 15 Dec
Vote: 16 Dec

Rapp: Rihards Kols

#EPlenary @itre.europarl.europa.eu @borys-budka.bsky.social @wouterbeke.bsky.social @loekkegaard-mep.venstre.dk @saramo.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The #SakharovPrize will be awarded tomorrow to journalists Andrzej Poczobut & Mzia Amaglobeli

Both were jailed for defending freedom of expression and democracy in their respective countries, Belarus & Georgia

Read link.europa.eu/m67rfY

#EPlenary @droi.europarl.europa.eu @afet.europarl.europa.eu
December 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#CAP simplification aims at easing the administrative burden for farmers.

Plenary debate: 15 Dec
Vote: 16 Dec

Rapporteur: André Rodrigues

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#EPlenary @agri.europarl.europa.eu @thomaswaitz.bsky.social @lukemingflanagan.bsky.social @erics40.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Prepare for #EPlenary with our notes

🔸#SakharovPrize

🔹#EUDefence investments

🔸Rule of law conditionality

🔹#CAP simplification

🔸#MilitaryMobility

🔹#SafeAbortion

🔸Patent licensing in crisis

@budg.europarl.europa.eu @itre.europarl.europa.eu @cont.europarl.europa.eu @sede.europarl.europa.eu
European Parliament Plenary Session December 2025
Members gather on 15 December for the final plenary session of 2025.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
📊 Our latest Economic Outlook Quarterly of 2025 is online.

🔎 What is the state of the EU economy?
EU growth, fiscal deficits, inflation, US tariffs, etc.
Explore ➡️ link.europa.eu/4hy4mk

@econ.europarl.europa.eu @inta.europarl.europa.eu @budg.europarl.europa.eu @fisc.europarl.europa.eu
December 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM