MEPs debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on Parliament's vision for the next multiannual financial framework (MFF).
The parliamentarians call for a significantly more ambitious long-term EU budget to match EU citizens' expectations in an increasingly complex global landscape. They argue that the current budget ceiling of 1% of the EU-27’s gross national income is insufficient to respond effectively to the growing range of crises and challenges.

The text prepared by the Budgets Committee highlights that the United States’ retreat from its global role means EU spending will now have to address Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, in addition to a highly challenging economic and social backdrop, a competitiveness gap, and the worsening climate and biodiversity crisis. Parliament’s priorities for the next long-term EU budget are designed to feed into the Commission’s proposal on the next MFF, due to be unveiled in July. The co-rapporteurs give a press conference on Wednesday at 14.00, following the vote in plenary.

Revamped long-term budget for the Union

EP Plenary session - Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility

BUDG ECON - Recovery and Resilience Dialogue

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Resumption of session and order of business

BUDG ECON - Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility  - Adoption of draft report

Press conference on the next EU long-term budget (MFF): outcome of the vote on Parliament's priorities

Training Programme for Young European Journalists - Press point: Discussion with MEPs about the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)

Press conference on the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova

EP Plenary session - Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova

Trilogue on the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova

Press briefing on the next EU long-term Budget (The Multiannual Financial Framework)

Press conference on the outcome of the 15th EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee meeting

EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee meeting

Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee Constitutive meeting

EPRS Policy roundtable - EU finances: Is Next Generation EU delivering?

BUDG Committee

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023

Press conference on Outcome of the vote on Parliament's position on the 2024 EU budget

EP Plenary session - General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections

Press conference on EPP vision for agriculture in Europe

Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

13th EU-Moldova PAC meeting

The multiannual financial framework (MFF) is established for a period of seven years and lays down the maximum spending ceilings for different policy areas. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO) and Carla TAVARES (S&D, PT), co-rapporteurs, hold a press conference on the next EU long-term budget (MFF) and the outcome of the vote on Parliament's priorities. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO) and Carla TAVARES (S&D, PT), co-rapporteurs on the next EU long-term budget (MFF): outcome of the vote on Parliament's priorities

MEPs debate on Parliament's vision for the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). The parliamentarians are expected to call for a significantly more ambitious long-term EU budget to match EU citizens' expectations in an increasingly complex global landscape. They are likely to argue that the current budget ceiling of 1% of the EU-27’s gross national income is insufficient to respond effectively to the growing range of crises and challenges. The text prepared by the Budgets Committee highlights that the United States’ retreat from its global role means EU spending will now have to address Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, in addition to a highly challenging economic and social backdrop, a competitiveness gap, and the worsening climate and biodiversity crisis. Parliament’s priorities for the next long-term EU budget are designed to feed into the Commission’s proposal on the next MFF, due to be unveilled in July.

A revamped long-term budget for the EU in a changing world: closing statements by Piotr SERAFIN, European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, and by Siegfried MURESAN (EPP, RO), Carla TAVARES (S&D, PT), Rapporteurs

MEPs debate on Parliament's vision for the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). The parliamentarians aim to a more ambitious long-term EU budget to match EU citizens' expectations in an increasingly complex global landscape. The current budget ceiling of 1% of the EU-27’s gross national income looks insufficient to respond effectively to the growing range of crises and challenges. The text prepared by the Budgets Committee highlights that the United States’ retreat from its global role means EU spending will now have to address Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, in addition to a highly challenging economic and social backdrop, a competitiveness gap, and the worsening climate and biodiversity crisis. Parliament’s priorities for the next long-term EU budget are designed to feed into the Commission’s proposal on the next MFF. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

A revamped long-term budget for the EU in a changing world: opening statements Siegfried MURESAN (EPP, RO), Carla TAVARES (S&D, PT), Rapporteurs, and by Piotr SERAFIN, European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration

MEPs evaluate the outcome of the 20 March European Council in a plenary debate with Presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. At their meeting in Brussels, the EU’s heads of state or government focused on how the EU can continue supporting Kyiv against Russia’s aggression, how to strengthen the EU’s security and defence capabilities, how to respond to the situation in the Middle East but also ways to bolster the EU’s competitiveness and discussed migration and multilateralism. MEPs debate (part 1)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20 March 2025: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs and the Commission debate its recently-proposed Automotive Industry Action Plan. Announced on 5 March 2025, it is intended to support the European automotive sector as it deals with high manufacturing costs, the low-carbon transition, and increased competition from China. A resolution will be put to a vote during the April plenary session. MEPs debate (part 2)

Action Plan for the Automotive Industry: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs and representatives of the Polish Council Presidency and the European Commission discuss the upcoming white paper on the future of European defence, set to be unveiled by the Commission and the European External Action Service in mid-March 2025. The white paper addresses defence sector capability issues, industrial competitiveness and investment needs. It should also frame the overall approach to EU defence integration, and outline how best the EU can respond to security threats. MEPs debate (part 2).

White paper on the future of European defence: MEPs debate (part 2)

Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO) and Sven MIKSER (S&D, EE), rapporteurs, hold a press conference on the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova.

Press conference by Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO) and Sven MIKSER (S&D, EE), rapporteurs on the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova

MEPs vote on several reports: Mureşan, Mikser (A10-0006/2025) - Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova; Žalimas (A10-0015/2025) - Report on the request for the waiver of the immunity of Adam Bielan; Aurore Lalucq (ECON A10-0024/2025) - Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board; Aurore Lalucq (ECON A10-0025/2025) - Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board; Aurore Lalucq (ECON A10-0026/2025) - Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Single Resolution Board; Ilhan Kyuchyuk (JURI A10-0016/2025) - Verification of credentials; Maij (A10-0014/2025) - The European Social Fund Plus post-2027; and Christian Ehler (ITRE A10-0021/2025) - Assessment of the implementation of Horizon Europe in view of its interim evaluation and recommendations for the 10th Research Framework Programme.

Votes

In a joint debate on European security, MEPs assess the results of the 6 March special European Council convened by President António Costa and attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine and the need to bolster Europe’s security. At a critical time for Ukraine and European security, as President Donald Trump’s new US administration has paused support for Kyiv and raised questions about future US defence engagement in Europe, MEPs will hear from Ursula von der Leyen, EC President on how the EU plans to strengthen its defence capabilities. MEPs also outline their expectations for the 20 -21 March EU summit, which is expected to focus - besides Ukraine - on the Middle East, Europe’s competitiveness, trade policy, and migration management. MEPs debate (part 1)

European Council meetings and European Security: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss the programme of Poland’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The Polish government has stated that its second EU Presidency comes “at a time of uncertainty and concern” with regard to the consequences of Russia’s three-year-long war against Ukraine, rising geopolitical tensions, migration pressure and declining European competitiveness. The presidency’s slogan "Security, Europe!" expresses Poland’s objective to strengthen European security in all dimensions: external, internal, information, economic, energy, food and health. MEps debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Polish Presidency: MEPs debate

In a debate with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Barna Zsigmond, Hungary’s Deputy-Minister for European Union Affairs, MEPs outline their expectations for the European Council meeting taking place on Thursday 19 December, focusing on the situation in the Middle East, the EU’s support to Ukraine in its war against Russia, and crisis prevention and migration management. First part of MEPs debate.

Preparation of the European Council of 19-20 December 2024: MEPs Debate part 1

MEPs and the Commission discuss misinformation and disinformation circulating on social media platforms such as TikTok, and the dangers they pose to the holding of free and fair elections in Europe. First part of the debate.

Misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms, such as TikTok, and related risks to the integrity of elections in Europe: MEPs Debate (part 1)

Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), Chair of the EU-Moldova Delegation, speaks to the press on the outcome of the 15th EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee meeting. In June 2023 Moldova and Ukraine were granted EU candidate country status, followed by the decision of the European Council on 14 December 2023 to open accession negotiations with both countries once the last outstanding legislative steps are implemented satisfactorily. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), Chair of the EU-Moldova Delegation, and by Doina GHERMAN, Vice-President of the Moldovan Parliament, on the outcome of the 15th EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee meeting

MEPs debate with European Commission President-elect von der Leyen on her team and programme. Any political group or at least one-twentieth of MEPs (low threshold) may table a motion for a resolution. Once elected by Parliament and after its formal appointment by the European Council via a qualified majority, the new European Commission is expected to take up its duties on 1 December 2024. MEPs debate (part 2)

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and its programme: MEPs debate (part 2)

Commission statement on Full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area: the urgent need to lift controls at internal land borders.

Full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area: MEPs debate (part 1)

The EU’s recent report on strengthening Europe’s civilian and defense preparedness addresses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, and climate impacts. It emphasizes a unified approach to crisis management, with stronger cooperation across EU member states and greater integration of civilian and military roles. To enhance security across Europe, the report recommends improving cross-border coordination, speeding up crisis response, and increasing public awareness and engagement. It also stresses the importance of partnerships, particularly with NATO and allies like Ukraine, in facing multifaceted threats. Citizens and private sectors are crucial in building resilience, whether through voluntary involvement or the provision of critical infrastructure.

Presentation of the report on how to enhance Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness: MEPs debate (part 1)

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which sees Donald Trump and JD Vance defeating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debates the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. With Trump set to be inaugurated in January 2025, MEPs assess how this shift affects shared priorities. As the EU seeks stable transatlantic relations, MEPs consider how to engage with the new administration to address challenges and leverage opportunities for both regions. MEPs debate.

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US Presidential elections: MEPs debate (Part 2)

Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament. Committee on International Trade (INTA), Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on Budgets (BUDG), and Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy: questions / answers (part 2)

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