EU Parliament Tackles Key Issues

In a significant plenary session on October 23, 2025, the European Parliament delved into a series of critical topics ranging from cultural sovereignty to environmental concerns. The session, filled with debates and votes, highlighted the EU’s legislative focus on diverse and pressing issues.

The morning began with MEPs calling on Commissioner Dan Jørgensen to defend the EU Audiovisual Directive amidst pressures from the US administration, aiming to preserve the EU’s cultural diversity and sovereignty. This was followed by discussions on eliminating the biannual clock change, a legislative move supported since 2019, with MEPs seeking guidance from Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas on advancing this proposal.

The agenda also included vital societal issues such as combating violence against women and enhancing breast cancer screening protocols, discussed with Danish Minister for European Affairs, Marie Bjerre, and Commissioner Jørgensen. The session proceeded to votes on various resolutions including new regulations to minimize plastic pollution, strategic investments under the InvestEU initiative, and objectives for upcoming international environmental conferences.

This plenary session not only reflects the dynamic legislative activities within the EU Parliament but also underscores the institution’s commitment to addressing both regional and global challenges. Coverage of the session is available through the EU Parliament’s webstreaming services, providing transparent insights into the legislative processes and debates.