EU Parliament’s Packed Week

The European Parliament is set for a significant week from June 15 to 21, 2026, teeming with debates, votes, and high-profile discussions in Strasbourg. The agenda includes crucial decisions on EU-US trade relations, migrant policies, EU-China economic ties, and advancements in both digital and environmental legislations.

Highlighting the week, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will finalize two key legislations under the EU-US Joint Statement from August 2025, known as the ‘Turnberry agreement’. This includes implementing EU tariff commitments, set for approval on Tuesday after a conclusive debate on Monday. A press briefing, followed by a conference with the rapporteur, is scheduled post-vote, organized by Parliament’s media service.

Wednesday is marked for a vote on the reform of the EU returns policy aimed at ensuring the departure of individuals without residence rights in the EU. This is preceded by a debate on the EU’s strategy for the June EU summit and economic relations with China. Environmental and digital topics are also on the docket. New rules to bolster the EU’s food system with innovative genomic techniques and discussions on simplifying the AI Act, including a ban on certain AI applications, are expected to be approved. MEPs will additionally address social media’s impact on child safety and mental health.

The automotive sector looks forward to greener regulations as MEPs vote on EU circularity rules covering vehicles from design to recycling. On international relations, discussions will feature the Middle East crises, with EU diplomacy head Kaja Kallas leading the conversation. The week will also see formal addresses by Jakov Milatović, President of Montenegro, and Andrzej Poczobut, the 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate. The latter’s session is particularly poignant following his recent release from prison.

President Roberta Metsola’s engagements include meetings with global leaders and concluding the week with a press conference post the European Council meeting. With the loaded schedule, the European Parliament aims at advancing significant policy reforms and international dialogue, reflecting its active role in shaping global and regional dynamics.