At today's #DAFR delegation meeting π
DRC FM Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner addressed MEPs on the security and humanitarian situation in eastern DRC + ongoing mediation efforts, EU-DRC partnership agreements and the recent US sanctions on Rwanda.
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πͺπΊπ§π¦ Frank exchanges on BiH's EU accession path kicked-off the 1st day of the 8th EU-BiH SAPC.
Parliamentarians discussed the pending laws on Courts and on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council with a view towards opening accession negotiations.
#DSEE Davor Ivo Stier @tinekestrik.bsky.social
π On Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted its proposals to build a genuine EU single market for defence and close critical EU defence capability gaps.
Read more: tinyurl.com/axvvbtpp π
π΄ International Women's Day
Chair @mounirsatouri.bsky.social and delegation Chair Nils UΕ‘akovs declared:
"As we celebrated the courage and achievements of women worldwide, we also remembered those persecuted for speaking the truth." (1/3)
Foreign Affairs Committee adopts a recommendation calling for deeper EU-Canada cooperation to tackle security threats and boost trade amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Press release π
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
π Find out what's coming up #thisweek in foreign policies at the European Parliament!
β‘οΈMeeting agendas and webstreaming links π #LINKINBIO
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π§π·πͺπΊ Digital cooperation between EU and Brazil on π€ artificial intelligence and digital legislations, π innovative, inclusive digital future, based on democratic principles.
Fruitful exchange between European Parliament Del. Brazil, European Commission and members of a mixed delegation from Brazil.
Peace and democracy should come first.
This is what EU citizens had to say when surveyed for the European Parliament's latest Eurobarometer survey.
Learn more: link.europa.eu/kbPyBC
βοΈ Human rights, rule of law, and social policy, including the need to ease access to the global internet and the EP position not to agree on the EU-Turkmenistan Partnership Cooperation Agreement.
π Role in Central Asiaβs regional policy, with special focus on water management and the situation in both Iran and Afghanistan.
π Impact of the war in Ukraine and the international situation, underlining Turkmen neutrality and compliance with EU sanctions to Russia.
π EU-Republic of Turkmenistan political and economic cooperation, notably in view of Ashgabat role in the Trans-Caspian Corridor.
πΉπ² πͺπΊ The delegation for Central Asia #DCAS hosted the 9th EU-Turkmenistan IPM at the European Parliament, co-chaired by MEP Giusi PRINCI @giusi_princi and Maksat KULYYEV, Chair of the Turkmen delegation.
Many topics were discussed: π§΅
πͺπΊπ²π© A two-day Women #Empowerment Programme π a del. of 15 women parliamentarians & staff from the #Moldova Parliament.
This initiative strengthens women's leadership in politics, deepens #EUMoldova parliamentary ties, and advances gender equality in democratic processes. πͺ
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Good call with His Highness President Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates this morning.
Iran's targeting of the United Arab Emirates and other countries across the Gulf is condemnable, unacceptable and unjustifiable.
π‘ Statement by European Parliament #DARP Chairs Reinhold Lopatka & Abir Al-Sahlani:
"Peace and security in the Gulf are of global importance. We must remain clear, united and resolute in our support of stability and dialogue."
π Full statement π https://tinyurl.com/EPDARP
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πΉ Today at 14:00 CET @europarl.europa.eu hosts the #BSPC Standing Committee in Brussels!
Key priorities:
π‘οΈsecurity and resilience,
π§Arctic/Greenland developments,
πcooperation with the Council of the Baltic Sea States,
π«Ά with a strong youth dimension.
πΉ Follow live: tinyurl.com/22pua6ke
π’Discover what's coming up #thisweek at European Parliament in external policies!
π€ Delegation meetings, #EOM with European External Action Service to Colombia, and more to be expected following the events in the Middle East...
β‘οΈ Agendas and webstream links onπ #LINKINBIO
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You can now read the European Parliament 2025 Annual Reports on:
π Common foreign and security policy (CFSP),
π‘οΈ Common security and defence policy (CDSP),
ποΈ Human rights and democracy in the world.
π’ Available in 24 languages on π #LINKINBIO
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Our European Parliament #DCAS delegation hosted Uzbek counterparts at 19th EU-Uzbekistan PCC, chaired by MEP Giusi PRINCI and Senator Sodiq SAFOYEV.
Main topics:
βΎοΈ Enhanced Cooperation Agreement,
πΊπ¦ Ukraine,
π°π§βπ cooperation in water management and education,
ποΈ human rights.
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π Many thanks to all those who made the Study Visit possible!
See you in future DEG activities ποΈπ±π€βοΈ
They exchanged on transparency and integrity with Vice-President for democracy Nicolae ΘtefΔnuΘΔ, quaestor in charge of transparency Andrey Kovatchev, @monika-hohlmeier.bsky.social from the Advisory Cttee on Members' conduct, and JF LΓ³pez Aguilar, S&D coordinator in @afco.europarl.europa.eu Cttee.
They met Marina Kaljurand, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs @libe.europarl.europa.eu to discuss the Action Plan on Visa Liberalisation with Armenia.
The Study Visit for Members of the Armenian Parliament comes to an end. MPs discussed future democracy support activities with @nachosamor.bsky.social.
βοΈ They met with @afet.europarl.europa.eu Members Geadis Geadi @hbrandstaetter.bsky.social
@schieder.bsky.social and EP's Standing Rapporteur on Armenia Miriam Lexmann.
The Members stressed the importance of defending democracy, rule of law and human rights and of fighting disinformation.
π¬ Members of Parliament exchanged views with H.E.Tigran Balayan, Armenia's Ambassador to the European Union and discussed about the relationship between Armenia and the European Union.
π€ Mr SΓ‘nchez Amor: βWe want to launch a reinforced partnership with the Armenian Parliament. Having been chosen as a DEG priority country means hope and trust. Your institutions are reliable and so is your commitment to democracy and the European Unionβ.
π They met with @nachosamor.bsky.social, DEGβs lead Member for Armenia to discuss future democracy support activities.
π¦π²πͺπΊ Members of Armenia's National Assembly are in Brussels for a Study Visit. It will be the beginning of a new phase of cooperation in the field of democracy support with the European Parliament.
π EP_DEG on X
π Feedback from yesterday's rich dialogue at the EP Delegation to Arab Peninsula chaired by Mr Reinhold LOPATKA; with H.E. the EU Ambassadors to the GCC, UAE, Qatar, Yemen and Kuwait.
Regional shifts, Gulf partnerships, EU credibility: MEPs called for deeper diplomatic and parliamentary engagement.
