European Parliament to Discuss EU Response to US Tariffs and Budget Priorities

The European Parliament is set to address critical issues concerning the EU’s response to US tariffs and the priorities for the EU’s next long-term budget. MEPs, along with Commissioner Šefčovič and Polish Minister for EU Affairs Szłapka, will convene to deliberate on how the EU should react to tariffs imposed by the US Administration. Discussions will revolve around the countermeasures previously adopted by the EU, which were later suspended, and exploring trade opportunities in other regions.

Later in the day, Parliament will outline its demands and priorities for the EU’s next long-term budget covering the period from 2028 to 2034. Commissioner Serafin will engage in a debate with MEPs, who are expected to advocate for a more ambitious budget to align with the expectations of EU citizens amid a complex global landscape. A resolution will be up for a vote on Wednesday, followed by a press conference. Journalists will also have the opportunity to attend an off-the-record technical briefing post-debate.

Additionally, MEPs will vote on whether to fast-track proposed legislation that would provide car manufacturers with more flexibility to comply with CO2 emissions requirements. The decision will be made at noon following statements from political group representatives, with a substantive vote scheduled for Thursday. The plenary session will also address a proposal to change the EU’s wolf protection status from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’, aligning it with the Bern Convention.

In another session, MEPs will assess EU-Türkiye relations, with a focus on Türkiye’s accession progress and its current relations with the EU. The draft text highlights the existing values gap between Türkiye and the EU, indicating that the EU accession process cannot resume under the present circumstances. The rapporteur will hold a press conference ahead of the plenary vote scheduled for Wednesday morning. Kosovo, Serbia, water resilience strategy, and Greenland will also be discussed during the plenary session.