MEPs Tackle Key EU Issues

In a pivotal session on October 9, 2025, the European Parliament will address multiple critical concerns, including motions of censure against the European Commission and responses to recent security threats. The session, packed with debates and votes, is set to shape EU policy across various domains.

The plenary session began with a debate involving Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on two motions of censure against her commission. These motions require a two-thirds majority to pass and are a significant indicator of the European Commission’s standing with MEPs. The results of this vote are highly anticipated.

Security concerns are also on the agenda, with MEPs voting on a resolution in response to Russian violations of EU airspace, including recent drone attacks. The resolution calls for strengthened defense strategies and closer cooperation with NATO and Ukraine, aiming to bolster EU’s security framework against external threats.

Additionally, the session will cover a range of other vital issues. Discussions will include a roadmap for gender equality, the impact of socio-economic factors on mental health, and the review of the European Parliament’s petitions committee’s activities. Moreover, votes are scheduled on international concerns such as the situation in Afghanistan and the arbitrary detention of EU citizens abroad. Live coverage of the session and further details are available through the European Parliament’s webstreaming services.