The European Parliament is poised to confirm significant updates to the air passenger rights regulation, marking the first changes since 2004. Today’s plenary session will see discussions on strengthening the rights of passengers during flight delays and cancellations, as well as enhancing provisions for disabled passengers and those traveling with children. A critical press conference featuring Andrey Novakov and Virginijus Sinkevičius is scheduled for 14:00. In other key sessions, Taoiseach Micheál Martin will present Ireland’s priorities under its Council presidency, focusing on competitiveness, values, and security. This presentation is part of a broader discussion on the EU’s long-term budget plans for 2028 to 2034, with a subsequent press conference planned with Parliament’s president Roberta Metsola. Additionally, the Parliament will host debates on the EU’s enlargement strategy concerning Ukraine, Moldova, and Serbia, starting at 16:30. These discussions aim to outline the accession pathways for these countries, followed by votes on their respective reports. The day will also feature debates on the EU-Mexico partnership agreements, cybersecurity, AI, social security coordination, and measures to support the automotive sector amidst rising fertiliser costs. Live coverage and further details about the plenary session are accessible via the Parliament’s official webstreaming services. Post navigation Digital Euro: A European Leap