Briefing
Newsletter - 6-9 July 2026 - Strasbourg plenary session
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On Tuesday, MEPs are set to adopt updated rules to protect air travellers against travel disruptions, including compensation after a three-hour delay and fee-free child seating.
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On Wednesday morning, MEPs will debate the outcome of the 18- 19 June European Council with Council and Commission representatives.
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On Tuesday morning MEPs will discuss the priorities of the Irish government’s six-month Council Presidency, which began on 1 July, with the Taoiseach.
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On Wednesday, MEPs will discuss how the EU can support civil society, anti-war actors and independent media in Russia.
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Parliament is set to adopt annual reports assessing the progress of Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia towards EU membership on Wednesday.
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On Wednesday, MEPs are expected to give their green light to two agreements paving the way for closer political ties and expanded trade between the EU and Mexico.
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Possible measures to strengthen the automotive sector and its competitiveness and protect jobs will be the subject of a plenary debate with the Commission on Tuesday.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will quiz the Commission on its latest proposals on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
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On Wednesday, Parliament will debate the need to strengthen the EU’s response and preparedness to protect people against recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires.
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On Tuesday, MEPs are set to give their final approval to updated rules ensuring access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will adopt their plans for a coherent tax system for the proposed pan-European “EU Inc.” business regime and the EU’s financial sector.
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On Tuesday, Parliament is set to approve help for farmers affected by the rising costs of fertilisers.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will decide whether to formally request the competent authority to check if the Europe of Sovereign Nations political party complies with the EU’s founding values.
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Parliament will vote on re-activating an exemption to EU privacy legislation to allow internet services to voluntary detect child sexual abuse.
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On Thursday morning, MEPs and the Commission will debate the prospects of the EU’s common fisheries policy and the measures needed to support the sector.
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On Thursday, MEPs are set to urge the EU to increase humanitarian aid funding and condemn violations of international humanitarian law.
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Parliament will debate on Wednesday the EU’s global health solidarity and preparedness in light of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will vote on the mobilisation of €144.1 million to help the three countries tackle the impact of severe floods and wildfires in 2025.
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Parliament will hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy, and rule of law topics on Wednesday afternoon, followed by votes on Thursday.
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Other topics on the agenda
Newsletter - 6-9 July 2026 - Strasbourg plenary session
Contacts:
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Andreas KLEINER
Press Officer / Editorial Coordinator (DE) -
Estefanía NARRILLOS
Press Officer / Editorial Coordinator (ES) -
Eoghan WALSH
Press Officer (IE)