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European Parliament
05-10-2022
Plenary session
Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine
Starting at 9.00, MEPs will discuss the latest developments in the Russian war against Ukraine with Commission President von der Leyen, High Representative Borrell and Czech Minister for European Affairs Bek. The illegal annexation of several Ukraine regions, the drafting of Russian reservists, Putin’s nuclear threats, and the unexplained ruptures in the Nord Stream pipelines will be the focus of the debate, as will be the EU’s response. Plenary will summarise its views in a resolution to be voted by MEPs tomorrow.
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Energy crisis and the EU’s strategy: Parliament to take position
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Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen zone
MEPs are set to insist, in a debate with Commission Vice-President Schinas and Czech Minister for European Affairs Bek around 14.00, that Bulgaria and Romania should join the free-movement Schengen area, given that both countries already meet the requirements to do so. They will vote on a resolution during the 17-20 October plenary session.