EU Parliament Tackles Major Debates

The European Parliament is set to host a critical press briefing today, shedding light on the pivotal discussions scheduled for the plenary session from October 20 to 23, 2025. Key topics include major international and internal EU issues, ranging from peace agreements in the Middle East to debates on energy and espionage.

Scheduled for 16:30 at the Daphne Caruana Galizia Press room and accessible via Interactio, the briefing will cover extensive ground. Discussions will kick off with the EU’s role in the Middle East peace process, followed by an evaluation of the upcoming European Council meeting on October 23. Another significant debate will focus on the potential use of Russian frozen assets to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction and defense efforts.

The session is also set to address internal EU matters, including new driving license regulations and measures to curb reckless driving across member states. Additionally, the announcement of the 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate is highly anticipated. More debates will revolve around ending energy imports from Russia, the political situation in Belarus, the European Commission’s Work Programme for 2026, and allegations of espionage by Hungary within EU institutions.

Journalists interested in participating can join the briefing remotely through specific links provided for Interactio, ensuring they can ask questions and engage directly with the spokespersons. The press briefing will also be available via web streaming and EbS, with interpretation services offered in multiple European languages to accommodate international media representatives.