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Three years of Russia’s war On Tuesday, MEPs will debate the impact of Russia’s three-year long war against Ukraine and the EU’s unwavering support for the country with the Commission and the Polish Council Presidency. Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, will address MEPs at a formal sitting at noon. A a resolution will be put to a vote during the March plenary session. On Wednesday, plenary will also debate the need for targeted support for EU regions bordering Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Navalny murder. On Wednesday, plenary will debate the continued repression of domestic dissents in Russia one year after Alexei Navalny’s murder. Following his death, Parliament adopted a resolution holding the Russian state - especially President Putin - responsible for his death.

Competitiveness roadmap and Commission 2025 priorities. On Wednesday, Ursula von der Leyen is expected to present the Commission’s 2025 work programme, outlining the key policy actions and legislative initiatives planned for this year. In another debate later the same day, MEPs and representatives from the Commission and the Polish Council Presidency will discuss the recently tabled EU strategy to regain competitiveness and guarantee sustainable prosperity.

Tariff threats from the Trump administration. On Tuesday, MEPs and representatives from the Commission and the Polish Council Presidency will assess the current state of EU-US trade relations, multilateralism, and the EU’s potential responses if the US imposes tariffs on European products.

EU strategy for the Middle East. On Tuesday afternoon, MEPs will discuss the planned EU Middle East strategy with the Polish Council Presidency and the Commission, set to focus on “all the steps needed for the two-state solution and strengthening partnerships with key regional stakeholders”.

Christine Lagarde/Annual ECB report. On Monday, ECB President Christine Lagarde will brief MEPs on the state of European and global economic affairs and the European Central Bank’s activities, followed by a debate with MEPs. On Tuesday, MEPs will adopt their annual set of recommendations for the ECB on which issues it should prioritise.

EU-Mercosur trade agreement. On Thursday, MEPs will review with the Commission the recently concluded EU-Mercosur free-trade deal, amidst a new geopolitical context of increasing unilateralism, and concerns over the deal’s potential effects on European agriculture. Parliament must give its consent before the agreement can enter into force.

US export controls of AI Chips/Critical communication infrastructure. On Tuesday, MEPs will discuss how to address the US government’s recent decision to restrict the export of AI Chips to certain EU Member States. On Thursday, they will assess the EU’s progress in reducing its strategic dependency in the area of critical communication infrastructure.

Digital Services Act/Media seminar. On Tuesday afternoon, Parliament’s Press Service will organise a press seminar on “Defending Europe's Digital Integrity: Addressing Social Media Challenges and Foreign Interference” with leading MEPs on the issue.

President’s diary. On Monday, EP President Roberta Metsola will welcome the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. On Tuesday, she will hold a bilateral meeting with the Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, before his address in plenary. On Saturday and Sunday, President Metsola will participate in the Munich Security Conference.

Last-minute briefing. On Monday at 16.30, Parliament will hold a press briefing on the plenary session, which starts at 17.00. Political group briefings will take place on Tuesday morning.

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