European Parliament

Monday 24 November

Plenary
Debates: Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded; Enhancing police cooperation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings; enhancing Europol’s support to preventing and combating such crimes; 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process and the Pact for the Mediterranean; Ensuring faster registration and uptake of biological control agents.

Tuesday 25 November

Plenary
Votes: Decision to maintain the action before the Court of Justice for the annulment of the decision of the Commission on the withdrawal of the Standard essential patents proposal; Safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC; Enhancing police cooperation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings; enhancing Europol’s support to preventing and combating such crimes; European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’); Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Daniel Caspary; Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded; Ensuring faster registration and uptake of biological control agents; Institutional aspects of the report on the future of European competitiveness (Draghi Report); Impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector; 2024 budget – assessing the implementation of the gender mainstreaming methodology in the EU budget; Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize DAS1131; Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified cotton MON 88913; Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified oilseed rape MON 88302; Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified oilseed rape MON 88302; Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 87427.
Debates: European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’); Communication on the Democracy Shield; International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women; 2026 budgetary procedure: joint text; Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan; Protection of minors online; Digital Package; Increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee under the InvestEU Regulation and simplifying reporting requirements; EU’s diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic; Political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya.

Wednesday 26 November

Plenary
Votes: Draft amending budget No 3/2025: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates; 2026 budgetary procedure: joint text; Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders; Increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee under the InvestEU Regulation and simplifying reporting requirements; Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank; EU’s diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic; Protection of minors online; Access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups; Protecting EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms: the case of child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and material; Objection pursuant to Rule 114(3): amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 as regards the definition of prohibited weapons; Objection pursuant to Rule 114(3): amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara.
Debates: Effective use of the EU trade and industrial policy to tackle China’s export restrictions; Topical debate requested by a political group (EPP) (Rule 169) – The situation of Christian communities and religious minorities in Nigeria and the Middle East, and Europe’s responsibility to protect them and guarantee freedom of conscience; EU response to the continuous airspace violations and sabotage of critical infrastructure in the EU originating from Russia and Belarus; Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024; Joint debate – Defence of Democracy package; Fishing opportunities 2026: ensuring the sustainability of fish populations, marine ecosystems and coastal communities; Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 150); Protecting citizens’ right to make cash payments and ensuring financial inclusion; Organisational mismanagement of the European personnel selection office (EPSO) competitions.

Thursday 27 November

Plenary
Votes: Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu; Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran; Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani; Amending Regulations on the Internal Market Information System (IMI) and on the Single digital gateway as regards certain harmonisation requirements on transparency; Harmonized requirements in the internal market on transparency of third countries interest representation; Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024; Application of the Treaty provisions related to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and the role of national parliaments in the EU legislative process; Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan; Political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya; Organisational mismanagement of the European personnel selection office (EPSO) competitions.
Debates: Development of an industry for sustainable aviation and maritime fuel in Europe; Outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference – Belém (COP30); Fur farming and the placing of farmed fur products on the market.

Find an overview of the parliamentary agenda here.

Council of Ministers 

Monday 24 November

Foreign Affairs Council
In the light of the EU-US joint statement of 21 August 2025 and the steps taken towards its implementation, EU trade ministers will meet in Brussels to discuss the state of play of and prospects for EU-US trade relations. Ministers will also exchange views on the state of play of and future prospects for EU-China trade relations based on the most recent developments, including the announcement by Chinese authorities of new export controls on rare earth elements and their subsequent year-long suspension.

Thursday 27 November 

Education, Youth, Culture and Sports Council
An exchange of views will take place entitled ‘Strengthening resilience among young people through Erasmus+ 2028-2034’. Ministers will also explore what can be done at EU level to help countries increase the civic and democratic engagement of young people. Ministers will also be invited to take note of a progress report presented by the Danish presidency on the Erasmus+ regulation for the period 2028-2034.

Friday 28 November

Education, Youth, Culture and Sports Council
The Council will seek to approve conclusions on the strategic role of culture, cultural heritage and audiovisual works in upholding European values and democratic resilience. Ministers will also be invited to approve conclusions on access to reliable news as part of the European Democracy Shield, which was published in mid-November and includes provisions on promoting a sustainable, free and independent media sector, as well as measures to foster media and digital literacy.

An overview of planned Council meetings can be found here.