Question for written answer E-002344/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Tomáš Zdechovský (PPE)
Under Directive 2004/38/EC[1] (Articles 6, 7 and 24) and Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, all EU citizens have the right to equal treatment in any Member State. However, in Bulgaria, non-Bulgarian EU citizens are assigned a different personal identifier (ličen nomer – LN), which is not part of the national population register and is not recognised by public authorities. Meanwhile, Bulgarian nationals and even non-EU nationals receive an EGN (edinen graždanski nomer), which is fully recognised in all official systems.
This creates long-term obstacles for EU citizens with LN identifiers, such as difficulties registering children at their actual residence, accessing public services or managing inheritance. Despite repeated complaints, Bulgarian authorities refer to conflicting laws and deny responsibility, leaving EU citizens dependent on informal or extra-legal solutions.
1.Is the Commission aware of this systemic problem and its consequences for EU citizens in Bulgaria?
2.What steps has it taken, or will it take, to ensure Bulgaria’s compliance with EU rules on equal treatment?
3.Will it urge Bulgaria to reform its legislation to recognise LN identifiers and integrate them into national administrative systems?
Submitted: 11.6.2025
[1] Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States amending Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 and repealing Directives 64/221/EEC, 68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC, 75/34/EEC, 75/35/EEC, 90/364/EEC, 90/365/EEC and 93/96/EEC (OJ L 158, 30.4.2004, p. 77, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2004/38/oj).
Question for written answer E-002349/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Dolors Montserrat (PPE)
Supreme Court Justice Ángel Hurtado is bringing summary proceedings against Spain’s Prosecutor General on the grounds that there is enough evidence to corroborate suspicions that he revealed confidential information.
Hurtado’s writ states that, based on the investigation, there are grounds to believe that ‘instructions were received from the Prime Minister’s office to make use of available information for political ends.’ The Prosecutor General is accused of leaking confidential information ‘as a result of instructions received from the Prime Minister’s office… for the purposes of winning the narrative battle.’
Though the Prosecutor General faces very serious charges – which could result in his being imprisoned and disbarred from office – he has neither resigned nor lost the support of the Spanish Government. In the light of the above:
1.Does the Commission consider that this state of affairs is at odds with the rule of law principles laid down in the Treaty on European Union, in particular concerning the independence of the judiciary and the Prosecutor General’s office?
2.Is the Commission not concerned about the fact that the Prosecutor General’s Office is being used by the Government to destroy a political opponent, blatantly contradicting the recommendations of the rule of law mechanism that require autonomy and neutrality?
3.Will the Commission react to this incident by requesting information from the Spanish Government, or will the latter feature in the upcoming rule of law report on Spain?
Question for written answer E-002328/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Fredis Beleris (PPE)
Fisheries management under the common fisheries policy (CFP) is based on the need to ensure environmentally sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and the long-term viability of the fisheries sector. Unfortunately, specific fish species that have invaded the South-Eastern Mediterranean – in particular the Aegean Sea – are now a particular problem and have become a threat. The impacts of these invasive non-native species affect both biodiversity and fishers. Firstly, their increase in numbers is problematic as they compete with native Mediterranean species, with the reduction of available food and space presenting a key challenge. Secondly, they either cause damage to fishing equipment or to catches, and at the same time, these species have no significant commercial value because they are unfamiliar to the majority of consumers and as a result there is very little demand for them.
In view of the above, the Commission is asked:
1.Will it take measures to reinforce scientific research and systematic monitoring of the spread of non-native species?
2.Does it intend to strengthen actions to inform and raise awareness among fishers, consumers and the general public about the risks and commercial possibilities associated with these species?
3.Does it intend to finance the inclusion of specific measures to limit these populations, with financial incentives for fishers, through the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund?
Question for written answer E-002348/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Pascal Arimont (PPE), Liesbet Sommen (PPE)
On 25 March 2024, the Commission announced preliminary investigative steps under the Digital Markets Act[1] (DMA) into potential self-preferencing by Amazon on Amazon Marketplace.
This announcement came 15 months after the Commission accepted Amazon’s commitments following an investigation’s preliminarily conclusion that Amazon had abused its dominant market position and unfairly gave preferential treatment to its own products and sellers that paid for Fulfilment by Amazon services.
1.Does the Commission have any information evaluating the effectiveness and compliance with the commitments it agreed with Amazon in 2022?
2.The US Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon of enforcing price clauses via its automated systems, effectively preventing sellers from providing their products at a lower price off-Amazon. This practice is also under investigation by Germany’s Bundeskartellamt. Such practices are likely to constitute a violation of Article 5(3) DMA. Is the Commission examining Amazon’s compliance with Article 5(3) DMA?
3.Amazon’s DMA compliance reports are sparse in detail, especially regarding the effectiveness of the compliance actions taken by the company. Such disclosure is fundamental to ensuring that impacted businesses, consumers and interested third parties can scrutinise DMA compliance and effectiveness. Will the Commission ensure that Amazon’s future non-confidential DMA compliance reports include more meaningful information?
Submitted: 11.6.2025
[1] Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2022 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector and amending Directives (EU) 2019/1937 and (EU) 2020/1828 (Digital Markets Act) (OJ L 265, 12.10.2022, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/1925/oj).
Question for written answer E-002341/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Liesbet Sommen (PPE), Pascal Arimont (PPE)
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is leading to an increasing number of creative works being generated wholly or partly by AI. Often, these creations are published without it being disclosed that they were created using AI. This lack of transparency is misleading for consumers and undermines the work of human creators.
On platforms such as Amazon, AI-generated books, whether with or without human intervention, are being sold without proper labelling, leading to unfair competition. Similar practices are emerging in the fields of AI-generated music and other forms of digital creation. This creates significant challenges for legitimate creators.
1.Does the Commission acknowledge that the rapid spread of AI-generated creative content is disrupting the market and having a detrimental impact on creators?
2.Beyond the Digital Markets Act[1] and the Artificial Intelligence Act[2], is the Commission considering additional legislative or regulatory measures specifically to address this issue, particularly to enhance transparency around AI-generated content?
Submitted: 11.6.2025
[1] Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 of 14 September 2022 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (OJ L 265, 12.10.2022, p. 1., ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/1925/oj).
[2] Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (OJ L, 2024/1689, 12.7.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj).
European company law is partially codified in Directive (EU) 2017/1132, while Member States continue to maintain their own national company laws, which are amended from time to time to comply with EU directives and regulations. Ongoing efforts to develop a modern and efficient company law and corporate governance framework for European undertakings, investors and employees aim to enhance the business environment in the EU.
On 25 June 2025, IMCO will hold an exchange of views on the ongoing investigations against e-commerce platforms and will discuss the latest developments. On 26 May 2025, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities and the European Commission, following a coordinated investigation at European level, notified the online marketplace and e-retailer Shein of a number of practices on its platform that infringe EU consumer law.
The CPC Network directed Shein to bring those practices in line with EU consumer laws. The CPC Network’s action is led by the competent national authorities of Belgium, France, Ireland and The Netherlands, under the coordination of the European Commission.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is one of the EU’s seven institutions. It consists of two courts of law: the Court of Justice proper and the General Court. It is the judicial authority of the EU. The courts ensure the correct interpretation and application of primary and secondary EU law in the EU. They review the legality of acts of the EU institutions and decide whether Member States have fulfilled their obligations under primary and secondary law. The Court of Justice also provides interpretations of EU law when so requested by national judges.
Sebastião Bugalho, Rasa Juknevičienė, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler‑Lima, Tomas Tobé, Miriam Lexmann, Andrey Kovatchev, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Dariusz Joński, Loránt Vincze, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Antonio López‑Istúriz White, Davor Ivo Stier, Luděk Niedermayer, Liudas Mažylis, Inese Vaidere, Loucas Fourlas, Krzysztof Brejza on behalf of the PPE Group Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Tobias Cremer on behalf of the S&D Group Adam Bielan, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Rihards Kols, Mariusz Kamiński, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Alexandr Vondra, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Assita Kanko, Marlena Maląg, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Kris Van Dijck on behalf of the ECR Group Urmas Paet, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan‑Christoph Oetjen, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, Eugen Tomac, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas on behalf of the Renew Group Lena Schilling, Markéta Gregorová on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Hanna Gedin, Jonas Sjöstedt, Per Clausen
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RC-B10-0282/2025
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RC-B10-0282/2025
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European Parliament resolution on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
–having regard to its previous resolutions on Georgia,
–having regard to Rules 150(5) and 136(4) of its Rules of Procedure,
A.whereas Mzia Amaglobeli, a journalist and co-founder ofBatumelebiandNetgazetioutlets, was arrested during pro-European protests on 12 January 2025 and faces four to seven years in prison for a provoked incident involving a police officer;
B.whereas the adoption of draconian legislation – such as the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)and amendments to the Law on Broadcasting, Code of Administrative Offences and Law on Grants – constitutes a dangerous acceleration of democratic backsliding and deliberate authoritarian strategy by Georgian Dream to silence critical voices in civil society and independent media and persecute the political opposition;
C.whereas the authorities have virtually annihilated remaining independent media outlets in the country; whereas the public information space is fully dominated by pro-government media, spreading Russian-style propaganda and anti-European disinformation;
D.whereas in Mzia Amaglobeli’s case, the authorities ignored procedural safeguards, imposed pre-trial detention without a clear legal basis, contested by the Public Defender, and assigned a presiding judge lacking qualifications in criminal law; whereas she is being punished for exposing corruption and reporting on election fraud during the 2024 elections;
E.whereas she reportedly suffered inhumane treatment and undertook a 38-day hunger strike;
F.whereas Estonia and Lithuania have imposed personal sanctions on Georgian judges and police officers linked to Mzia Amaglobeli’s case;
1.Demands Mzia Amaglobeli’s immediate and unconditional release and the withdrawal of all charges against her, and denounces her politically motivated arrest and prosecution;
2.Strongly condemns the Georgian Dream regime’s systemic assault on democratic institutions, political opposition, independent media, civil society and judicial independence;
3.Expresses deep concern over arbitrary detentions and the harassment of, and violence against, journalists in Georgia, including smear campaigns, legal persecution, abuse and gender-based violence in detention; calls for independent investigations and urges the authorities to immediately end intimidation and ensure journalists’ safety and freedom;
4.Urges the Georgian authorities to release all political prisoners and other illegally detained persons without delay, including activist Mate Devidze, opposition leaders Zurab Japaridze, Nika Melia and Nika Gvaramia, and former President Mikheil Saakashvili, and denounces the violent abduction of UNM Chair Tina Bokuchava’s husband and the reported threats to her children’s safety;
5.Calls for the immediate repeal of all repressive legislation, the restoration of democracy, and full protection of media freedom and civil liberties;
6.Calls for the EU to step up support for Georgia’s independent media and civil society following the entry into force of the FARA, and monitor ongoing trials;
7.Regrets the persistent inaction of the Council, Member States and Commission and reiterates its repeated call on Member States to impose bilateral sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders and officials responsible for democratic backsliding;
8.Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Council of Europe, the OSCE, President Zourabichvili, and the self-appointed authorities of Georgia.
Sebastião Bugalho, Michał Wawrykiewicz, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Loucas Fourlas, Isabel Wiseler‑Lima, Tomas Tobé, Miriam Lexmann, Andrey Kovatchev, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Dariusz Joński, Loránt Vincze, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Antonio López‑Istúriz White, Davor Ivo Stier, Luděk Niedermayer, Liudas Mažylis, Inese Vaidere on behalf of the PPE Group Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Evin Incir, Daniel Attard, Chloé Ridel on behalf of the S&D Group Adam Bielan, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Rihards Kols, Aurelijus Veryga, Diego Solier, Nora Junco García, Mariusz Kamiński, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Charlie Weimers, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Alexandr Vondra, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Assita Kanko, Marlena Maląg, Marion Maréchal, Waldemar Tomaszewski on behalf of the ECR Group Abir Al‑Sahlani, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Engin Eroglu, Bart Groothuis, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan‑Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar on behalf of the Renew Group Alice Kuhnke on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group Jonas Sjöstedt
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RC-B10-0284/2025
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RC-B10-0284/2025
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European Parliament resolution on the case of Dr Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
–having regard to its previous resolutions on the Islamic Republic of Iran,
–having regard to Rules 150(5) and 136(4) of its Rules of Procedure,
A.whereas Swedish-Iranian national Dr Ahmad Reza Djalali, a specialist in emergency medicine and a scholar at Belgium’s Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Italy’s Università del Piemonte Orientale, was arrested on 24 April 2016 by the Iranian security forces;
B.whereas Djalali was sentenced to death on spurious espionage charges in October 2017 following a grossly unfair trial based on a confession extracted under torture; whereas the sentence was upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court on 17 June 2018;
C.whereas Djalali has been denied adequate medical care despite the severe deterioration in his physical health and the risk to his life, including a recent heart attack at Evin prison; whereas Iran has continued to threaten to implement his death sentence;
D.whereas hundreds of individuals have already been executed in 2025 and at least 972 were executed in 2024, a 14 % increase on 2023;
E.whereas the Iranian Government refuses to recognise Djalali’s Swedish citizenship;
F.whereas this case is part of a systematic pattern of unlawful detentions and hostage diplomacy by the Iranian regime;
1.Calls on Iran to immediately release Dr Djalali along with all political prisoners currently being detained; calls on Iran to put a moratorium on executions and to abolish the death penalty;
2.Strongly condemns Djalali’s sham trial and the Iranian authorities’ brutal treatment of him, amounting to torture and ill treatment, ashe was subjected to months of interrogation in solitary confinement, and then sentenced to death;
3.Urges Iran to provide Djalali, whose health is deteriorating, with immediate and unrestricted access to necessary specialised medical care at an external hospital; urges Iran, furthermore, to provide Djalali with legal representation and legal defence, and allow him regular contact with his family;
4.Calls on the relevant Member States and the European External Action Service to intensify diplomatic efforts and adopt targeted measures in response to Iran’s continued detention of EU nationals, including Cécile Kohler, Jacques Paris and others, as part of its hostage diplomacy and in violation of international law;
5.Reiterates its call on the Council to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation and extend EU sanctions to all those responsible for taking EU nationals hostage and for mass executions of opposition voices and other human rights violations;
6.Demands that Iran grant full access to UN human rights mechanisms, including the Special Rapporteur, and the EU’s full support and increase support for civil society organisations;
7.Emphasises that EU-Iran engagements must be founded on tangible progress on democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the release of all political prisoners;
8.Asks the VP/HR to raise Djalali’s case publicly and in all engagements with her Iranian counterparts;
9.Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Government of Iran, the VP/HR, the Commission, the Member States and the United Nations.
The EU remains concerned about the human rights situation in the Philippines. The European External Action Service and the Commission raise these concerns regularly, both bilaterally and when engaging in multilateral fora such as the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Human rights issues are an integral part of the EU’s relations with the Philippines, as set out in the partnership and cooperation agreement (PCA)[1] and are discussed in detail during the annual meetings of the EU-Philippines Subcommittee on Good Governance, the Rule of Law and Human Rights and in the GSP+ monitoring under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences[2] (GSP) .
T he Commission finances programmes that strengthen the rule of law by improving access to justice, supporting judicial reforms and enhancing accountability and human rights protection across the country.
The Commission engages with, and welcomes input from, all civil society, including human rights organisations. The EU text proposals[3] include a chapter on trade and sustainable development (TSD), in line with the 2022 Commission TSD communication[4], proposing more participation and support for civil society and a stronger focus on implementation and enforcement and cover human rights through the proposed provisions on labour standards and gender equality.
The EU has proposed human rights as an essential element of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by linking to the relevant provisions of the PCA.
In 2022, the Commission published a Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA)[5], which includes a dedicated section with a human rights impact assessment, and all elements in the SIA are taken into consideration in the text proposals and during the ongoing FTA negotiation.
1. In 2014, the Commission approved aid to Apollo Tyres on the basis of state aid rules applicable at the time. In 2020, the Commission approved state aid schemes related to COVID-19 measures, based on which Hungary granted aid to Apollo Tyres to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy and to partially compensate the company for losses suffered because of the lockdown measures introduced by the Hungarian government. The Commission does not have any indication that either the 2014 aid measure or the 2020 schemes were not implemented in line with those decisions.
2. Current state aid rules, where relevant, already include strict anti-relocation safeguards. The Commission does not consider that there is a need to review those provisions. They ensure that state aid cannot be used in a way that would encourage or facilitate the relocation of services or production to another Member State.
3. The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) can be used to support affected workers by funding reintegration pathways, training, and guidance. The ESF+ already supports Twente as one of the 35 Dutch Labour Market Regions. The Netherlands can also apply for one-off re-active assistance from EGF when redundancies cannot be avoided to finance labour market policy measures. More generally, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) contributes to enhancing competitiveness of the East Netherlands regional economy through smart and green innovation, including for energy transition and circularity, transition to clean industries, skills for the green transition and access to employment in clean and resource-efficient technologies.
The Commission is aware of the funding of MEN4DEM[1]. The project will contribute to the expected impact of the Horizon Europe area of intervention on democracy and governance[2]. The call under which the project is funded stated that the implementation of the research activities should develop evidence-based innovations, policies and policy recommendations that expand political participation, social dialogue, civic engagement, gender equality and inclusiveness[3].
The preparation of the work programmes and calls of Horizon Europe are guided by the programme’s operational objectives, as outlined in the Specific Programme Decision[4]. For the area of intervention on democracy and governance, under cluster 2 ‘Culture, creativity and inclusive society[5]’, these objectives aim to strengthen democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights.
In addition, a collaborative and consultative process with stakeholders, Member States and experts, ensures that the calls’ topics are relevant and aligned with the programme’s objectives.
The selection of projects for funding is based on an independent evaluation by external experts, assessing submitted proposals against three criteria: excellence, impact, and quality and efficiency of the implementation. Apart from social sciences and humanities, Horizon Europe funds research on other key thematic sectors, including artificial intelligence, health, energy, and environment.
Overall, and during its first three years of implementation, Horizon Europe could not fund nearly seven out of ten high-quality proposals[6] due to a lack of sufficient budget[7].
[2] I.e. the reinvigoration of democratic governance through, among others, the expansion of active and inclusive citizenship (see Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2021-2024, p. 45 at https://op.europa.eu/s/z5ah).
In 2024, the Commission received, also in the context of parliamentary Question E-000814/2024, information on possible widespread illegal fishing and commercialisation of juvenile species in Italy, including sardina pilchardus.
Consequently, the Commission contacted the Italian authorities to obtain information on the control and enforcement of such non-compliances, including on seizures. The Commission also received recently a complaint on the same issue, which is being analysed.
The application of the European and national rules on sanctioning, including administrative actions or criminal proceedings, is an important contribution to sustainable fishing.
Article 89 of Regulation (EC) 1224/2009[1] requires Member States, inter alia, to ensure that sanctions are ‘capable of producing results proportionate to the seriousness of such infringements, thereby effectively discouraging further offences […].’ The Commission considers as serious issue any failure to implement the Common Fisheries Policy and would act fittingly upon evidence that sanctions do not meet the requirements set out in the legislation.
This includes ensuring the application of the new and strengthened sanctioning rules recently introduced by Regulation (EU) 2023/2842[2] that will apply from January 2026.
[1] OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2009.343.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2009%3A343%3ATOC.
[2] Regulation (EU) 2023/2842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006 and (EC) No 1005/2008 and Regulations (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2017/2403 and (EU) 2019/473 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards fisheries control.
A popular footpath winding through Spencer Woods in Gurnard is set to receive a welcome upgrade, improving access from Worsley Road down to the beach.
From Monday 23 June, work will begin on the installation of timber steps and boardwalks along what has been an historical informal route. These enhancements will make it easier and safer for walkers to navigate the steep terrain.
The improvements aim to boost accessibility for both residents and visitors — whether heading to the beach for a swim, enjoying a stroll, or simply taking in the coastal views.
Funded by Natural England as part of its England Coastal Path initiative, the project forms a small but significant part of the national trail being developed around the English coastline.
Michelle Love, the council’s service director for highways and community protection, said: “We’re delighted to be moving forward with these improvements.
“Our thanks go to the landowner, Mr Richard Murphy, whose support has been instrumental in making this possible. This upgrade will enhance access to the beach and contribute to the wider coastal path network.”
The works are expected to take between six and eight weeks to complete. During this time, the path will be closed to the public, and residents are encouraged to follow signage and use alternative routes.
Secondary Year Two pupils at Northfield Academy were so inspired by the courage and sacrifice of former pupil Lance Corporal Allan Douglas they decided there should be a memorial plaque and trophy created in his honour.
Lance Corporal Allan Douglas, of The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons), lost his life on 30 January 2006, while on patrol in Al Amarah, Iraq.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, unveiled the memorial plaque at the main entrance of the school building yesterday (Wednesday 18 June). The pupils of Crew 2.5 wanted the plaque located there as they want everyone entering the building to be reminded of Allan’s legacy.
The unveiling ceremony, featured, a lone piper suggested by Allan’s mum who was delighted and moved to learn of the pupils’ tribute to her son. Rikki Evans, owner of Alba Bagpipes was a school friend of Allan and said it was an honour to play in Allan’s memory.
The ceremony also included a welcome from Craig McDermott, head teacher of Northfield Academy before the pupils from Crew 2.5 spoke about why they felt compelled to honour Allan. Ann Lowson, a retired guidance teacher, spoke fondly of Allan as she shared memories of his time at the school with the audience that included members of Allan’s family, the school community and the wider Northfield community.
Following the ceremony, the Lord Provost, said: “It was clear that the unveiling of the memorial plaque and creation of the Allan Douglas Trophy, means a great deal to the school community and the wider community of Northfield.
“Lance Corporal Allan Douglas was a young man when he died, and his legacy continues with the commendable efforts and community spirit demonstrated by the pupils of Crew 2.5 at Northfield Academy. They are immensely proud of Allan, and I am sure he would be very proud of them too.”
Former guidance teacher Ann Lowson, said: “Allan’s death was very tragic. He was a typical Northfield lad …..full of life and fun. He was very caring of others, a loyal friend and very respectful of staff.”
The pupils from Crew 2.5 have worked with the school’s management team and technical department to create the permanent memorial plaque.
In addition to the plaque, the pupils have also raised funds for the creation of the Allan Douglas Trophy. This annual award, presented at the academy’s Celebration of Success ceremony, will recognise Northfield Academy pupils who display bravery, courage and sacrifice.
The first recipient of this special award is Adam Mitchell, Secondary Year One pupil, who was presented with the Allan Douglas Trophy at the academy’s Celebration of Success ceremony, on Wednesday 11 June. The trophy was awarded for bravery, courage and sacrifice.
Adam Mitchell, Secondary Year One (S1) pupil at Northfield Academy. “It’s been a real honour to win the first ever Allan Douglas Trophy. It has been overwhelming in a good way. I was left absolutely speechless when winning the trophy and receiving the medal. It is good to remember a former pupil from this school who fought for his country and sadly got killed during the war. I am proud to have been chosen.”
Paul Rorie, Executive Officer, TD SCOTS RHQ Aberdeen & Tayforth Officer Training Regiment and John McLeish, Chief Executive, The Gordon Highlanders Museum were also in attendance.
Photo: The Lord and Lady Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron and Hazel Cameron with pupils from Crew 2.5 Mason Sherriffs; John Eglitis; Ashton Duncan; and Kaiden Henderson at the unveiling of plaque in memory of Lance Corporal Allan Douglas.
A major visitor attraction in Dundee has committed to fair pay and secure work by joining the Dundee Living Wage Family.
HMS Unicorn, located in Dundee’s City Quay, is a well-known tourist destination and is much loved by locals, attracting around 10,000 visitors every year.
At just over 200 years old, HMS Unicorn is Scotland’s oldest ship. She was built at Chatham Dockyard in 1824 and due to not being used in active service, remains one of the most original wooden ships of her time.
The post-Napoleonic war frigate is an iconic piece of Dundee’s maritime history first docking in the city in 1873 and after many different locations, uses, and even a change in name, she has been a part of the city’s tourist offering for around 50 years.
Owned and operated by The Unicorn Preservation Society, who are in charge of her conservation, they employ 12 staff and because of their recent accreditation have been able to uplift 3 of those workers to the real living wage, which is currently £12.60 per hour.
Appointed this year, Andrew Tibbs is The Unicorn Preservation Society’s Chief Executive and has been a driving force behind their recent accreditation.
Andrew said: “Becoming Living Wage accredited was an easy decision and I am incredibly proud that we as an organisation have taken this step as it’s vitally important for our staff. Paying the real Living Wage makes them feel more valued and secure in their role.
“This announcement also brings benefits to our visitors and will add to their experience on board. It also enhances our reputation as an employer.
“As we look to the future plans we have for HMS Unicorn, it is clear that investing in our people is also key to her long term success as an attraction.”
Along with members of the Dundee Living Wage action group, Councillor Steven Rome, Convener of the council’s Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure committee visited the vessel for a tour and to meet with Andrew. He presented an accreditation certificate and heard more about the preservation efforts and future plans for the ship.
Cllr Rome said: “Visiting HMS Unicorn to formally welcome the preservation society to the Dundee Living Wage family has reminded me of what an asset it is to the city, and I am delighted they have committed to this enhanced rate of pay.
“Speaking with Andrew and hearing him speak so passionately about both the ship and the reasoning behind becoming accredited, it was clear to me this will have a huge benefit to staff, visitors, and the city as a whole.”
“I would encourage any business out there thinking of becoming accredited to get in touch. Living Wage Scotland and the action group are always ready to help and support you to become a Living Wage accredited employer.”
There are over 120 Living Wage accredited employers headquartered in Dundee collectively employing over 43,000 thousand workers.
Lynn Anderson, Living Wage Scotland Manager said: “We’re delighted that The Unicorn Preservation Society (HMS Unicorn) has become an accredited Living Wage employer. They join a growing movement of employers across Dundee whose commitment strengthens ambitions to Make Dundee a Living Wage Place.
“The security of a real Living Wage can help create a happier, healthier and more motivated workforce, something which is recognised by employers from across all sectors and industries. We hope to see many more join the Unicorn Preservation Society in going further than the minimum.”
More information about the ‘Making Dundee A Living Wage Living City’ campaign as well as contact details for the action group can be found on the council’s website.
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
Moscow will join the celebration on June 21 International Day of Yoga. Free open-air classes, lectures on Ayurveda and meditation, thematic master classes and performances by Indian groups will be held near the Michurinsky Garden at VDNKh. The event is being organized jointly with the Indian Embassy in Russia as part of a large-scale project “Summer in Moscow”.
For the guests of the holiday project “City of tasks” prepared something exciting exercise. Participants who successfully complete it will be able to receive 360 points of the city loyalty program “A Million Prizes”To do this, you need to register on Yoga Festival at VDNKh using the digital tourism service Russpass.
On the day of the event, you need to take a photo in any asana in the photo zone with mirrors “Look inside” or “Lotus” and then publish the photo on the social network specified in the description of the task, with hashtags
After making sure that the data on the social network page and the profile in the “City of Tasks” match, the user must fill out a special reporting form on the website or in the project application, attach a link to the post, not forgetting to give consent to view and process the publication, and send the task for verification. It is available to all residents of the capital who have a full account on the mos.ru portal.
City points can be used to obtain goods and services presented on the website showcase “A Million Prizes”For example, participants can receive an ice cream mold from the collection “Hot Season” or a shopping bag, tickets for a historical tour of Zaryadye Park or the Cosmonautics Museum, promo codes for discounts in pharmacies and stores, or donate points to charity.
Project “City of Tasks” has been operating since January 2022. With its help, Muscovites can monitor the activities of city services, participate in environmental, cultural, sports and other events. Residents of the capital have already completed more than 2.9 million tasks. The project is being developed by the State Institution “New Management Technologies” and the Moscow Department of Information Technology.
Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.
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The cost of construction projects in the capital, according to the results of state examination, decreased by 13.5 percent in the first five months of 2025. This was reported at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.
“Thanks to the state examination, the initially declared cost of construction projects financed from the city budget decreased by a total of 13.5 percent in January-May of this year. Thus, in five months the capital saved 24.5 billion rubles. This is almost 30 percent more than the figures for the same period last year,” said Vladimir Efimov.
The main task of state expertise is to ensure compliance with state safety standards and other norms in construction projects. Specialists also analyze cost estimates and price indicators to eliminate irrational spending of budget funds.
“Experts check the compliance of the declared types and volumes of work, material resources, and also compare the data presented in the estimate with the estimate and regulatory base of the city of Moscow. If the project meets all the requirements, it receives a positive conclusion. Thus, since the beginning of the year, more than 500 sets of design and estimate documentation have successfully passed the state examination,” noted the Chairman of the Moscow City Committee for Pricing Policy in Construction and State Expertise of Projects (Moskomexpertiza)
The funds optimized as part of the examination can be redistributed between other urban development projects, for example, directed towards the repair and construction of social, educational, sports institutions and much more.
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2. Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 72) (action taken)
The decision of the LIBE Committee to enter into interinstitutional negotiations had been announced on 16 June 2025 (minutes of 16.6.2025, item 12).
As no request for a vote pursuant to Rule 72(2) had been made, the committee responsible had been able to enter into negotiations upon expiry of the deadline.
3. Upcoming NATO summit on 24-26 June 2025 (debate)
Commission statement: Upcoming NATO summit on 24-26 June 2025 (2025/2748(RSP))
The President provided some clarifications on the arrangements for the conduct of the debate, for which a test format was to be used.
Kaja Kallas (Vice President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy) made the statement.
The following spoke: Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, on behalf of the PPE Group, Yannis Maniatis, on behalf of the S&D Group, Harald Vilimsky, on behalf of the PfE Group, Alexandr Vondra, on behalf of the ECR Group, Valérie Hayer, on behalf of the Renew Group, Bas Eickhout, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Marc Botenga, on behalf of The Left Group, René Aust, on behalf of the ESN Group, Michael Gahler, Sven Mikser, Jean-Paul Garraud, Adam Bielan, Dan Barna, Mārtiņš Staķis, Özlem Demirel, Milan Uhrík, Ruth Firmenich, Ingeborg Ter Laak and Eero Heinäluoma.
IN THE CHAIR: Sabine VERHEYEN Vice-President
The following spoke: Anna Bryłka, Rasa Juknevičienė, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Petras Auštrevičius, Sebastião Bugalho, Hannah Neumann, Merja Kyllönen, Pekka Toveri, Elio Di Rupo, Roberto Vannacci, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Wouter Beke, Dan Nica, Hans Neuhoff, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Branislav Ondruš, who also answered a blue-card question from Maria Grapini, Riho Terras, Tobias Cremer, Jaak Madison, Markéta Gregorová, Michał Szczerba, Marina Mesure, Sarah Knafo, Ondřej Dostál, Angelika Niebler, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Özlem Demirel, Tonino Picula, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Massimiliano Salini, Evin Incir, Lucia Yar, Mika Aaltola, Giorgos Georgiou, Davor Ivo Stier, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Georgiana Teodorescu, Reinier Van Lanschot, Željana Zovko, Rihards Kols, Irene Montero, Eszter Lakos, Petar Volgin and Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez.
IN THE CHAIR: Javi LÓPEZ Vice-President
The following spoke: José Cepeda, Petra Steger, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Marta Wcisło, Jüri Ratas, Loucas Fourlas, Niels Fuglsang, Engin Eroglu, Miriam Lexmann, Kathleen Funchion, Ana Miguel Pedro, who also answered a blue-card question from João Oliveira, Francisco Assis, Matej Tonin, Johan Van Overtveldt, Anders Vistisen, Marta Wcisło, Ville Niinistö, Sandra Kalniete and Danilo Della Valle.
The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Hélder Sousa Silva, Maria Grapini, João Oliveira, Petras Gražulis, Lukas Sieper, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos and Juan Fernando López Aguilar.
The following spoke: Kaja Kallas.
The debate closed.
(The sitting was suspended at 11:43.)
IN THE CHAIR: Roberta METSOLA President
4. Resumption of the sitting
The sitting resumed at 12:00.
5. Voting time
For detailed results of the votes, see also ‘Results of votes’ and ‘Results of roll-call votes’.
5.1. Macro-financial assistance to Egypt ***I (vote)
Report on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on providing macro-financial assistance to the Arab Republic of Egypt [COM(2024)0461 – C10-0009/2024 – 2024/0071(COD)] – Committee on International Trade. Rapporteur: Céline Imart (A10-0037/2025)
An initial vote had been held on 1 April 2025 and the matter had been referred back to the committee responsible for interinstitutional negotiations under Rule 60(4) (minutes of 1.4.2025, item 6.11).
(Majority of the votes cast)
REQUEST FROM THE LEFT GROUP TO PROCEED WITH A VOTE ON THE AMENDMENTS (Rule 60(3))
Rejected
PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT
Adopted(P10_TA(2025)125)
Parliament’s first reading thus closed.
Detailed voting results
5.2. Adoption by the Union of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty ***I (vote)
Report on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the adoption by the Union of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty between the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States [COM(2024)0257 – C10-0058/2024 – 2024/0148(COD)] – Committee on International Trade – Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Rapporteurs: Anna Cavazzini and Borys Budka (A10-0009/2025)
(Majority of the votes cast)
COMMISSION PROPOSAL and AMENDMENTS
Approved(P10_TA(2025)126)
Parliament’s first reading thus closed.
Detailed voting results
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The following had spoken:
Anna Cavazzini (rapporteur), before the vote, to make a statement on the basis of Rule 165(4).
5.3. EU/Euratom Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty: adoption by Euratom * (vote)
Report on the Proposal for a Council decision on the adoption by the European Atomic Energy Community of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty between the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States [COM(2024)0256 – C10-0092/2024 – 2024/0146(NLE)] – Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Rapporteur: Borys Budka (A10-0008/2025)
(Majority of the votes cast)
COMMISSION PROPOSAL TO THE COUNCIL
Approved by single vote (P10_TA(2025)127)
Detailed voting results
5.4. Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility(vote)
Report on the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility [2024/2085(INI)] – Committee on Budgets – Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Rapporteurs: Victor Negrescu and Siegfried Mureşan (A10-0098/2025)
The debate had taken place on 17 June 2025 (minutes of 17.6.2025, item 10).
(Majority of the votes cast)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
Adopted (P10_TA(2025)128)
Detailed voting results
5.5. The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report(vote)
Report on The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report [2024/2078(INI)] – Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. Rapporteur: Ana Catarina Mendes (A10-0100/2025)
The debate had taken place on 17 June 2025 (minutes of 17.6.2025, item 11).
(Majority of the votes cast)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
Adopted (P10_TA(2025)129)
Detailed voting results
5.6. 2023 and 2024 reports on Montenegro(vote)
Report on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Montenegro [2025/2020(INI)] – Committee on Foreign Affairs. Rapporteur: Marjan Šarec (A10-0093/2025)
The debate had taken place on 17 June 2025 (minutes of 17.6.2025, item 12).
(Majority of the votes cast)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
Adopted (P10_TA(2025)130)
Detailed voting results
5.7. 2023 and 2024 reports on Moldova(vote)
Report on 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Moldova [2025/2025(INI)] – Committee on Foreign Affairs. Rapporteur: Sven Mikser (A10-0096/2025)
The debate had taken place on 17 June 2025 (minutes of 17.6.2025, item 13).
(Majority of the votes cast)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
Adopted (P10_TA(2025)131)
Detailed voting results
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(The sitting was suspended for a few moments.)
IN THE CHAIR: Christel SCHALDEMOSE Vice-President
6. Resumption of the sitting
The sitting resumed at 12:35.
7. Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting
The minutes of the previous sitting were approved.
8. Stopping the genocide in Gaza: time for EU sanctions (topical debate)
The following spoke: Manon Aubry to open the debate proposed by the The Left Group.
The following spoke: Kaja Kallas (Vice President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy).
The following spoke: Hildegard Bentele, on behalf of the PPE Group, Nacho Sánchez Amor, on behalf of the S&D Group, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, on behalf of the PfE Group (the President noted that some comments needed to be checked), Sebastian Tynkkynen, on behalf of the ECR Group, Hilde Vautmans, on behalf of the Renew Group, Tineke Strik, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Hanna Gedin, on behalf of The Left Group, Marc Jongen, on behalf of the ESN Group, Seán Kelly, Evin Incir, Beatrice Timgren, Barry Andrews, Jaume Asens Llodrà, Nikos Pappas, Kateřina Konečná, Matjaž Nemec, Christophe Bay, Kristoffer Storm, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Ana Miranda Paz, Isabel Serra Sánchez, Ruth Firmenich, Francisco Assis, Abir Al-Sahlani, Ignazio Roberto Marino, Per Clausen, Cecilia Strada, Irena Joveva, Ville Niinistö, Özlem Demirel, Alex Agius Saliba, Lucia Yar, Giorgos Georgiou, Elio Di Rupo, Billy Kelleher, Estrella Galán, Ciaran Mullooly, Mimmo Lucano, Pernando Barrena Arza and Jussi Saramo (once the checks had been carried out, the President provided some clarifications).
The following spoke: Kaja Kallas.
The debate closed.
9. Freedom of assembly in Hungary and the need for the Commission to act (debate)
Commission statement: Freedom of assembly in Hungary and the need for the Commission to act (2025/2758(RSP))
Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission) made the statement.
The following spoke: Tomas Tobé, on behalf of the PPE Group, Iratxe García Pérez, on behalf of the S&D Group, Kinga Gál, on behalf of the PfE Group, Paolo Inselvini, on behalf of the ECR Group, Fabienne Keller, on behalf of the Renew Group, Terry Reintke, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Konstantinos Arvanitis, on behalf of The Left Group, Zsuzsanna Borvendég, on behalf of the ESN Group, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Klára Dobrev, Harald Vilimsky, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Nicolae Ştefănuță, Nicolas Bay, who also answered a blue-card question from Mélissa Camara, Dainius Žalimas, who also answered a blue-card question from Lukas Sieper, Tineke Strik, Ilaria Salis, who also declined to take a blue-card question, Christine Anderson, who also declined to take a blue-card question, Judita Laššáková, Maria Walsh, Ana Catarina Mendes and Hermann Tertsch.
IN THE CHAIR: Martin HOJSÍK Vice-President
The following spoke: Arkadiusz Mularczyk, who also answered a blue-card question from Lukas Sieper, Moritz Körner, Mélissa Camara, who also answered a blue-card question from Jacek Ozdoba, Carolina Morace, Milan Mazurek, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, Arba Kokalari, Marc Angel, Paolo Borchia, Jacek Ozdoba, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Daniel Freund (the President reminded him of the rules on conduct), Li Andersson, Tomasz Froelich, Lukas Sieper, Mirosława Nykiel, Alessandro Zan, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Tobiasz Bocheński, who also answered a blue-card question from Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Kim Van Sparrentak, Lena Düpont, Krzysztof Śmiszek, András László, who also answered a blue-card question from Michał Wawrykiewicz, Rasmus Nordqvist, who also answered a blue-card question from Tomasz Froelich, Evin Incir, Juan Fernando López Aguilar and Chloé Ridel.
The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Sebastian Tynkkynen and Alexander Jungbluth.
The following spoke: Michael McGrath.
The debate closed.
10. Safeguarding the rule of law in Spain, ensuring an independent and autonomous prosecutor’s office to fight crime and corruption (debate)
Commission statement: Safeguarding the rule of law in Spain, ensuring an independent and autonomous prosecutor’s office to fight crime and corruption (2025/2759(RSP))
Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission) made the statement.
The following spoke: Tomas Tobé, on behalf of the PPE Group, Javier Moreno Sánchez, on behalf of the S&D Group, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, on behalf of the PfE Group, Diego Solier, on behalf of the ECR Group, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, on behalf of the Renew Group, Diana Riba i Giner, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Isabel Serra Sánchez, on behalf of The Left Group, Dolors Montserrat, Evelyn Regner, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Enikő Győri, Hermann Tertsch, Nora Junco García, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Jaume Asens Llodrà, Lena Düpont, Francisco Assis, Petra Steger, Siegfried Mureşan, who also answered a blue-card question from Maria Grapini, and Sandro Ruotolo.
IN THE CHAIR: Younous OMARJEE Vice-President
The following spoke: Enikő Győri, who also answered a blue-card question from Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Michał Wawrykiewicz, who also answered a blue-card question from Nicolás González Casares, Evin Incir, who also declined to take a blue-card question from François-Xavier Bellamy, Csaba Dömötör, Sebastião Bugalho, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, who also declined to take a blue-card question from François-Xavier Bellamy, Fabrice Leggeri, François-Xavier Bellamy to raise a point of order (the President cut off the speaker as his remarks did not constitute a point of order), Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, who also accepted a blue-card question from François-Xavier Bellamy (the President cut him off and made some clarifications on the blue-card procedure), David Casa, Ana Miguel Pedro, Dirk Gotink, Andrey Kovatchev and Javier Zarzalejos.
The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: José Cepeda, András László, Sebastian Tynkkynen and Lukas Sieper.
The following spoke: Michael McGrath.
The debate closed.
11. Clean Industrial Deal (debate)
Question for oral answer O-000020/2025 by Tom Berendsen, on behalf of the ITRE Committee to the Commission: Clean Industrial Deal (B10-0006/2025) (2025/2656(RSP))
Tom Berendsen moved the question.
Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President of the Commission) answered the question.
The following spoke: Angelika Winzig, on behalf of the PPE Group, Nicolás González Casares, on behalf of the S&D Group, Paolo Borchia, on behalf of the PfE Group, Daniel Obajtek, on behalf of the ECR Group, Christophe Grudler, on behalf of the Renew Group, Sara Matthieu, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Per Clausen, on behalf of The Left Group, and Anja Arndt, on behalf of the ESN Group.
The following spoke: Stéphane Séjourné.
Motions for resolutions tabled under Rule 142(5) to wind up the debate: minutes of 19.6.2025, item I.
The debate closed.
Vote: 19 June 2025.
12. Electricity grids: the backbone of the EU energy system (debate)
Report on electricity grids: the backbone of the EU energy system [2025/2006(INI)] – Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Rapporteur: Anna Stürgkh (A10-0091/2025)
Anna Stürgkh introduced the report.
The following spoke: Ekaterina Zaharieva (Member of the Commission).
The following spoke: Seán Kelly, on behalf of the PPE Group, Bruno Tobback, on behalf of the S&D Group, András Gyürk, on behalf of the PfE Group, Ondřej Krutílek, on behalf of the ECR Group, Christophe Grudler, on behalf of the Renew Group, Kira Marie Peter-Hansen, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Dario Tamburrano, on behalf of The Left Group, Sarah Knafo, on behalf of the ESN Group, Angelika Winzig, Mohammed Chahim, Aleksandar Nikolic, Diego Solier, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Jutta Paulus, Markus Buchheit, who also answered a blue-card question from Jutta Paulus, Fernand Kartheiser, Paulo Cunha, Tsvetelina Penkova, Isabella Tovaglieri, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Dario Nardella, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Barry Andrews, Benedetta Scuderi, Marcin Sypniewski, who also answered a blue-card question from Stine Bosse, Fidias Panayiotou, Mirosława Nykiel, Yannis Maniatis and Julie Rechagneux.
IN THE CHAIR: Antonella SBERNA Vice-President
The following spoke: Ivars Ijabs, Michael Bloss, Andrea Wechsler, Dario Nardella, Mireia Borrás Pabón, Marion Maréchal, Bart Groothuis, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jens Geier, Nikola Bartůšek, Beatrice Timgren, Wouter Beke, Nicolás González Casares, who also answered blue-card questions from João Oliveira and Mireia Borrás Pabón, Gilles Pennelle, Hildegard Bentele, who also answered a blue-card question from Lukas Sieper, Sofie Eriksson, Niels Flemming Hansen, Jüri Ratas, Michał Szczerba, Dimitris Tsiodras, Krzysztof Hetman, Andreas Schwab, Regina Doherty and Tomislav Sokol.
The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Billy Kelleher, João Oliveira, Maria Zacharia and Lukas Sieper.
The following spoke: Ekaterina Zaharieva and Anna Stürgkh.
The debate closed.
Vote: 19 June 2025.
13. Composition of committees and delegations
The ECR Group had notified the President of the following decision changing the composition of the committees and delegations:
– ITRE Committee: Anna Zalewska
The decision took effect as of that day.
14. Rise in violence and the deepening humanitarian crisis in South Sudan (debate)
Commission statement: Rise in violence and the deepening humanitarian crisis in South Sudan (2025/2751(RSP))
Ekaterina Zaharieva (Member of the Commission) made the statement.
The following spoke: Michael Gahler, on behalf of the PPE Group, Marit Maij, on behalf of the S&D Group, György Hölvényi, on behalf of the PfE Group, Adam Bielan, on behalf of the ECR Group, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, on behalf of the Renew Group, Erik Marquardt, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Özlem Demirel, on behalf of The Left Group, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Francisco Assis, Barry Andrews, Murielle Laurent and Leire Pajín.
The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Alessandra Moretti, Nikos Papandreou and Sebastian Tynkkynen.
The following spoke: Ekaterina Zaharieva.
IN THE CHAIR: Roberts ZĪLE Vice-President
The debate closed.
15. Debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (debate)
(For the titles and authors of the motions for resolutions, see minutes of 18.6.2025, item I.)
15.1. Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
Motions for resolutions B10-0282/2025, B10-0283/2025, B10-0287/2025, B10-0288/2025, B10-0289/2025, B10-0290/2025 and B10-0295/2025 (2025/2752(RSP))
Rasa Juknevičienė, Tobias Cremer, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Dainius Žalimas, Lena Schilling, Danilo Della Valle and Petr Bystron introduced their groups’ motions for resolutions.
The following spoke: Liudas Mažylis, on behalf of the PPE Group, Nacho Sánchez Amor, on behalf of the S&D Group, and Thierry Mariani, on behalf of the PfE Group.
The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Lukas Sieper.
The following spoke: Ekaterina Zaharieva (Member of the Commission).
The debate closed.
Vote: minutes of 19.6.2025, item 5.1.
15.2. Case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran
Motions for resolutions B10-0280/2025, B10-0284/2025, B10-0285/2025, B10-0286/2025, B10-0296/2025, B10-0299/2025 and B10-0300/2025 (2025/2753(RSP))
Michał Wawrykiewicz, Evin Incir, Veronika Vrecionová, Abir Al-Sahlani, Alice Kuhnke, Jonas Sjöstedt and Sebastiaan Stöteler introduced their groups’ motions for resolutions.
The following spoke: Alice Teodorescu Måwe, on behalf of the PPE Group, Francisco Assis, on behalf of the S&D Group, Gerolf Annemans, on behalf of the PfE Group, Hilde Vautmans, on behalf of the Renew Group, Wouter Beke, Daniel Attard and Danuše Nerudová.
The following spoke: Ekaterina Zaharieva (Member of the Commission).
The debate closed.
Vote: minutes of 19.6.2025, item 5.2.
15.3. Dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali
Motions for resolutions B10-0281/2025, B10-0291/2025, B10-0292/2025, B10-0293/2025, B10-0294/2025, B10-0297/2025 and B10-0298/2025 (2025/2754(RSP))
Christophe Gomart, Laura Ballarín Cereza and Catarina Vieira introduced their groups’ motions for resolutions.
The following spoke: Ingeborg Ter Laak, on behalf of the PPE Group, Marta Temido, on behalf of the S&D Group, and Reinhold Lopatka.
The following spoke: Ekaterina Zaharieva (Member of the Commission).
The debate closed.
Vote: minutes of 19.6.2025, item 5.3.
16. Digital Markets, Digital Euro, Digital Identities: economical stimuli or trends toward dystopia (topical debate)
The following spoke: Rada Laykova to open the debate proposed by the ESN Group.
The following spoke: Ekaterina Zaharieva (Member of the Commission).
The following spoke: Fernando Navarrete Rojas, on behalf of the PPE Group, Aurore Lalucq, on behalf of the S&D Group, Piotr Müller, on behalf of the ECR Group, Billy Kelleher, on behalf of the Renew Group, Sergey Lagodinsky, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Jussi Saramo, on behalf of The Left Group, Siegbert Frank Droese, on behalf of the ESN Group, Lídia Pereira, Stefano Cavedagna, Katri Kulmuni, Damian Boeselager, Milan Mazurek, Fabio De Masi, Paulius Saudargas, Marlena Maląg, Diego Solier, Gheorghe Piperea, Dick Erixon and Claudiu-Richard Târziu.
The following spoke: Ekaterina Zaharieva.
The debate closed.
17. Oral explanations of votes (Rule 201)
No oral explanations of votes were made.
18. Explanations of votes in writing (Rule 201)
Explanations of votes given in writing would appear on the Members’ pages on Parliament’s website
19. Agenda of the next sitting
The next sitting would be held the following day, 19 June 2025, starting at 09:00. The agenda was available on Parliament’s website.
20. Approval of the minutes of the sitting
In accordance with Rule 208(3), the minutes of the sitting would be put to the House for approval at the beginning of the afternoon of the next sitting.
21. Closure of the sitting
The sitting closed at 21:10.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS SERVING AS A BASIS FOR THE DEBATES AND DECISIONS OF PARLIAMENT
I. Motions for resolutions tabled
Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
The following Members or political groups had requested that a debate be held, in accordance with Rule 150, on the following motions for resolutions:
on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli (2025/2752(RSP)) (B10-0282/2025) Lena Schilling, Mélissa Camara, Mounir Satouri, Ville Niinistö, Maria Ohisalo, Mārtiņš Staķis, NicolaeŞtefănuță, Markéta Gregorová on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli (2025/2752(RSP)) (B10-0283/2025) Danilo Della Valle on behalf of The Left Group
on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli (2025/2752(RSP)) (B10-0287/2025) Urmas Paet, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Eugen Tomac, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Olivier Chastel on behalf of the Renew Group
on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli (2025/2752(RSP)) (B10-0288/2025) Petr Bystron, Tomasz Froelich, Hans Neuhoff, Alexander Sell on behalf of the ESN Group
on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli (2025/2752(RSP)) (B10-0289/2025) Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Tobias Cremer on behalf of the S&D Group
on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli (2025/2752(RSP)) (B10-0290/2025) Sebastião Bugalho, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Tomas Tobé, Miriam Lexmann, Andrey Kovatchev, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Dariusz Joński, Loránt Vincze, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Davor Ivo Stier, Luděk Niedermayer, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Liudas Mažylis, Inese Vaidere, Rasa Juknevičienė on behalf of the PPE Group
on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli (2025/2752(RSP)) (B10-0295/2025) Adam Bielan, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Reinis Pozņaks, Rihards Kols, Alexandr Vondra, Mariusz Kamiński, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Assita Kanko, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński on behalf of the ECR Group
Case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran
The following Members or political groups had requested that a debate be held, in accordance with Rule 150, on the following motions for resolutions:
on the case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran (2025/2753(RSP)) (B10-0280/2025) Jonas Sjöstedt on behalf of The Left Group
on the case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran (2025/2753(RSP)) (B10-0284/2025) Alice Kuhnke, Maria Ohisalo, Mounir Satouri, NicolaeŞtefănuță, Mélissa Camara, Ville Niinistö, Hannah Neumann on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
on the case of Dr Ahmadreza Djalali’s illegal arrest and detention in Iran (2025/2753(RSP)) (B10-0285/2025) Abir Al-Sahlani, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Engin Eroglu, Bart Groothuis, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar on behalf of the Renew Group
on the case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran (2025/2753(RSP)) (B10-0286/2025) Sebastiaan Stöteler, Marieke Ehlers, António Tânger Corrêa, Nikola Bartůšek, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Gerolf Annemans, Hermann Tertsch on behalf of the PfE Group
on the case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran (2025/2753(RSP)) (B10-0296/2025) Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Evin Incir, Chloé Ridel on behalf of the S&D Group
on the case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran (2025/2753(RSP)) (B10-0299/2025) Sebastião Bugalho, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Željana Zovko, David McAllister, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Tomas Tobé, Miriam Lexmann, Andrey Kovatchev, Loucas Fourlas, Dariusz Joński, Loránt Vincze, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Davor Ivo Stier, Luděk Niedermayer, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Liudas Mažylis, Inese Vaidere on behalf of the PPE Group
on the case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran (2025/2753(RSP)) (B10-0300/2025) Adam Bielan, Reinis Pozņaks, Rihards Kols, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Mariusz Kamiński, Alexandr Vondra, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Alberico Gambino, Carlo Fidanza, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Assita Kanko, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Cristian Terheş, Diego Solier, Nora Junco García, Michał Dworczyk, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Marion Maréchal on behalf of the ECR Group
Dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali
The following Members or political groups had requested that a debate be held, in accordance with Rule 150, on the following motions for resolutions:
on dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali (2025/2754(RSP)) (B10-0281/2025) Merja Kyllönen on behalf of The Left Group
on dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali (2025/2754(RSP)) (B10-0291/2025) Nathalie Loiseau, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Yvan Verougstraete, Lucia Yar on behalf of the Renew Group
on dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali (2025/2754(RSP)) (B10-0292/2025) Tomasz Froelich, Hans Neuhoff, Alexander Sell on behalf of the ESN Group
on dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali (2025/2754(RSP)) (B10-0293/2025) Matthieu Valet, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Nikola Bartůšek on behalf of the PfE Group
on dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali (2025/2754(RSP)) (B10-0294/2025) Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Laura Ballarín Cereza on behalf of the S&D Group Catarina Vieira on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
on dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali (2025/2754(RSP)) (B10-0297/2025) Sebastião Bugalho, Christophe Gomart, Željana Zovko, David McAllister, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Tomas Tobé, Miriam Lexmann, Andrey Kovatchev, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Dariusz Joński, Loránt Vincze, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Davor Ivo Stier, Luděk Niedermayer, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Liudas Mažylis, Inese Vaidere on behalf of the PPE Group
on dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali (2025/2754(RSP)) (B10-0298/2025) Adam Bielan, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Alexandr Vondra, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Assita Kanko, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Małgorzata Gosiewska on behalf of the ECR Group
II. Delegated acts (Rule 114(2))
Draft delegated acts forwarded to Parliament
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the identification of sub-categories within net-zero technologies and the list of specific components used for those technologies. (C(2025)02901 – 2025/2733(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 23 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: ITRE opinion: ECON, EMPL, ENVI, IMCO, REGI
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2019/125 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (C(2025)03066 – 2025/2727(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 21 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: INTA
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the addition of vehicle sub-groups for extra-heavy-combination lorries (C(2025)03071 – 2025/2726(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 20 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: ENVI
– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards measures adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation for the monitoring, reporting and verification of aviation emissions for the purpose of implementing a global market-based measure and repealing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1603 (C(2025)03075 – 2025/2725(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 20 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: ENVI opinion: ITRE
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 as regards the inclusion of the drug precursors 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone in the list of scheduled substances (C(2025)03079 – 2025/2729(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 21 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: LIBE
– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards on the authorisation and organisational requirements for approved publication arrangements and approved reporting mechanisms, and on the authorisation requirements for consolidated tape providers, and repealing Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/571 (C(2025)03100 – 2025/2765(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 12 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: ECON
– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the input and output data of consolidated tapes, the synchronisation of business clocks and the revenue redistribution by the consolidated tape provider for shares and ETFs, and repealing Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/574 (C(2025)03102 – 2025/2761(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 12 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: ECON
– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards on the obligation to make market data available to the public on a reasonable commercial basis (C(2025)03103 – 2025/2762(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 12 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: ECON
– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council with detailed rules and procedures on the acceptance of air traffic controller licences and certificates issued by third countries. (C(2025)03114 – 2025/2732(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 23 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: TRAN
– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the rules on the identification of authorised oil and gas producers who are required to contribute to the objective of reaching the Union-target for available CO2 injection capacity by 2030, on the calculation of their respective contributions, and on their reporting obligations (C(2025)03218 – 2025/2730(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 21 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: ITRE opinion: ECON, EMPL, ENVI, IMCO, REGI
– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the information in an application for authorisation to offer asset-referenced tokens to the public or to seek their admission to trading (C(2025)03221 – 2025/2737(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 5 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: ECON
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 as regards updating the references to the environmental protection requirements and correcting that Regulation (C(2025)03287 – 2025/2735(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 28 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: TRAN
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards geographic coordinates in Annexes VII and XIII thereto (C(2025)03293 – 2025/2734(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 28 May 2025
referred to committee responsible: PECH
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council to allow the use of monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as a source of folate in infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, total diet replacement for weight control and in food for special medical purposes (C(2025)03411 – 2025/2736(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 4 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: ENVI
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards the assignment of Unique Device Identifiers for spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and ready-to-wear reading spectacles (C(2025)03484 – 2025/2763(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 12 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: SANT
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council to take into account regulatory developments concerning amendments to UN Regulations Nos 25, 34, 79, 100, 117, 127 and 152, and the new UN Regulations Nos 167, 169 and 171 adopted by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (C(2025)03502 – 2025/2738(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 5 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: IMCO
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 876/2013 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards changes to the functioning and management of colleges for central counterparties (C(2025)03626 – 2025/2755(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 11 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: ECON
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the date of application of the own funds requirements for market risk (C(2025)03643 – 2025/2764(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 12 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: ECON
– Commission Delegated Regulation on the implementation of the Union’s international obligations, as referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part, as regards picked dogfish (C(2025)03715 – 2025/2768(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 13 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: PECH
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 to add Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco, Namibia, Nepal and Venezuela to the list of high-risk third countries which have provided a written high-level political commitment to address the identified deficiencies and have developed an action plan with the FATF, and to remove Barbados, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Panama, the Philippines, Senegal, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates from that list (C(2025)03815 – 2025/2740(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 1 month from the date of receipt of 10 June 2025
referred to committee responsible: ECON, LIBE
– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530 as regards its date of application (C(2025)03819 – 2025/2766(DEA))
Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 12 June 2025
This study explores the design of future Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation (R&I) in the European Union. Employing a foresight methodology – comprising a literature review, case studies, scenarios and foresight workshops with stakeholders – the study examines prevailing discourses on Framework Programme structures, identifies key R&I trends, and analyses the challenges posed by current developments. It presents a set of hypothetical programme structures alongside policy recommendations to optimise the Framework Programme for fostering effective R&I across the EU.
The current US administration promotes dollar-backed stablecoins—privately issued and supported by US debt—to reinforce dollar dominance worldwide, a strategy we dub “cryptomercantilism.” This report studies the EU’s 2024 Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and its safeguards for the EU’s monetary sovereignty. It also compares MiCAR to the proposed GENIUS Act in the US. Under existing policies, USD stablecoins create severe risks for third countries, indirectly also affecting the EU. The EU should counter digital dollarisation by promoting the international role of the euro in a context of enhanced multilateral payment systems.
In this paper, we review the recent economic outlook, policy decisions and communication of the ECB against the backdrop of growing uncertainty. First, inflation heterogeneity has receded with inflation, thus contributing to facilitating the design of monetary policy. Second, monetary easing is somewhat dampened by the reduction in ECB’s balance sheet. Third, ECB has chosen to foreground uncertainty more explicitly in its public-facing communication, potentially as a tool to manage expectations and signal caution to a broader audience.
On 25 June 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30, the European Parliament Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) are jointly organising a public hearing on Housing Rights, Property Rights and Tenant Protections: Addressing Evictions and Homeless.
The exchange will focus on evaluating tenant rights, eviction policies, social housing availability, and homelessness reduction strategies, including EU best practices and policy recommendations.
On Wednesday, 25 June 2025, the FEMM Committee with the participation of the Committee on Agriculture will hold a public hearing on “Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions”.
Boosting female entrepreneurship is an effective way to develop rural, island and outermost areas: these EU regions face unique gender equality challenges due to their geographic and economic characteristics. Encouraging women and supporting them to start their own businesses can help to create opportunities and increase their participation in economy.
The hearing aims to explore effective ways to support women in fostering resilient local economies, accessing finance, digital tools, and markets, encouraging innovation and sustainability, and advancing both policy solutions and grassroots initiatives.
On 25 June 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30, the European Parliament Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) are jointly organising a public hearing on Housing Rights, Property Rights and Tenant Protections: Addressing Evictions and Homeless.
The exchange will focus on evaluating tenant rights, eviction policies, social housing availability, and homelessness reduction strategies, including EU best practices and policy recommendations.
On 25 June 2025, the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) is organising a public hearing on “The Human Rights dimension of the EU memoranda of Understanding in its Southern Neighbourhood (Mauritania, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan)”. It will allow to reflect upon the EU cooperation policy in the region from a human rights perspective and discuss solutions for the monitoring of the informal agreements and related funding and improving the human rights conditionality in the EU policy tools.
Civil society voices will share testimonies and analysis of situations on the ground after the conclusion of those informal agreements, which include but are not limited to migration and asylum-related measures. Representatives of the EU Commission, the European External Action Service and the European Court of Accounts will explain EU action in the field, also against the background of the upcoming EU Pact for the Mediterranean. Each panel will be followed by a Q&A session with MEPs.
On Thursday, 26 June 2025, the FEMM Committee will hold a public hearing on “Image based sexual violence in the context of AI and social media, specifically exploring the role of undressing apps and the responsibilities of platforms”.
The Violence against Women Directive criminalizes non-consensual sharing of intimate or
manipulated material. The hearing will explore how AI is used to create such material, thus contributing to sexual violence and violation of other rights of women and girls, especially the right to privacy. It will also look into the protocols of the platforms to deal with sharing of such material.
On 24 June, 17:45-18-45, Mr. Bill Gates will join the DEVE Committee for an exchange on “ODA and Innovation: Key Drivers for Health and Living Standards in the Global South.” The discussion will focus on the Gates Foundation’s work in public health, including vaccination, disease eradication, and innovative technologies. Members will explore the role of Official Development Assistance, the impact of funding cuts, and the importance of investing in human capital for sustainable development.
On 24 June, Mr. Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation, joins the DEVE Committee for an exchange on “ODA and Innovation as Key Drivers for Improving Health and Living Standards in the Global South.” The discussion will highlight the Gates Foundation’s major role in public health, including vaccination programs, disease eradication, healthcare system strengthening, nutrition initiatives, and pandemic preparedness. Members will explore the critical role of Official Development Assistance amid recent funding cuts and the U.S. withdrawal from WHO. The conversation will also focus on investing in human capital–through education, health, and skills development–to drive sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The Foundation’s approach to maximizing impact through innovation and partnerships with governments, multilateral agencies, and the private sector will be discussed. A Q&A session will follow, with contributions from ITRE and SANT Committee chairs/vice-chairs.
Question for written answer E-002060/2025/rev.1 to the Commission Rule 144 Galato Alexandraki (ECR)
Island regions face major challenges such as abandonment, overtourism and migratory pressure. Some islands receive tourists at a rate of around 150 per inhabitant, while – at the same time – islands in the Eastern Aegean continue to face significant migration flows, placing a strain on local communities. Other islands (which are essentially EU borders) are confronted with depopulation due to a lack of infrastructure and the resulting deterioration in living standards.
The EU recognises the specificities of island regions in Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which provides for particular attention for regions with permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as islands. However, the implementation of specific support policies and measures remains limited.
Can the Commission therefore answer the following:
Does it intend to adopt a special tax regime for the smaller Aegean islands in order to strengthen their economic viability?