Briefing
Newsletter - 9-12 March 2026 - Strasbourg plenary session
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On Wednesday, MEPs will debate the US-Israel military operation against Iran, its consequences and the need to support Iranians, as well as expectations for the 19-20 March EU summit.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will set out their recommendations to promote decent, sustainable, and affordable housing across the European Union.
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To mark International Women’s Day, on Tuesday MEPs will hear the testimony of Jackie Fox, who campaigns in memory of her daughter, a victim of cyberbullying.
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On Wednesday, Parliament will outline proposals for moving towards a genuine EU single market for defence and closing critical EU defence capability gaps.
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MEPs are set to call for deeper EU-Canada cooperation to tackle security threats and boost trade in the context of rising geopolitical tensions.
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On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss the Commission’s proposed “Energy Package”, and on Wednesday, they will debate the need for clean, independent, and secure energy sources.
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On Thursday, MEPs are expected to confirm an update of the Package Travel Directive to clarify holidaymakers’ rights to assistance and compensation in cases of travel disruption.
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On Tuesday MEPs will evaluate the EU’s political approach and methodology on enlargement, followed by a plenary vote on Wednesday.
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Parliament will vote on prolonging an exemption to privacy legislation allowing the voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material online.
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On Tuesday, MEPs are expected to call for measures to protect the EU’s creative sector against exploitation by artificial intelligence.
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On Tuesday, Parliament will discuss its economic, social and employment priorities for the EU. Two resolutions on the subject will be put to a vote on Wednesday.
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MEPs, Commission and Council will debate reducing bureaucracy, removing obstacles and unleashing the single market’s full potential, including for financial services.
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On Wednesday, plenary will vote on the guidelines for the 2027 EU budget, setting out what MEPs want the Commission to focus on in its upcoming proposal.
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On Wednesday, Parliament will debate with Commission representatives the rule of law situation in Greece, after sentences were handed down over a spyware scandal.
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On Wednesday at 12.00, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will give a speech at the hemicycle in Strasbourg.
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On Wednesday, plenary is set to approve a revised agreement comprising rules for cooperation with the Commission in legislative, budgetary, and political matters.
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On Tuesday at around 12.30 in plenary, President Metsola will announce the first recipients of the European Order of Merit.
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On Wednesday, MEPs and the Commission will debate the rise in political violence in the EU, notably that attributed to far-left organisations.
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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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MEPs are set to vote on a Commission proposal to help workers laid-off by the Belgian branch of Tupperware to find a new job following its bankruptcy.
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Other topics on the agenda
Newsletter - 9-12 March 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)