EU Parliament’s Pivotal Week

This upcoming week, from November 3 to November 9, 2025, the European Parliament has scheduled a series of significant discussions and events that are expected to influence EU policy and governance. Among the key activities is a crucial discussion on the EU’s next long-term budget, set for Wednesday, where MEPs at the Budgets Committee will engage with Commissioner Piotr Serafin. The discussion will focus on the Multiannual Financial Framework, the Interinstitutional Agreement, and the Own Resources Decision.

The Parliament will also host its Gender Equality Week from Monday to Thursday, spotlighting the importance of women’s roles in driving economic growth and political progress through education, training, and employment. This event will be highlighted by a session on “Women’s leadership in politics,” opened by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

Additional agenda items include a proposal by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs to allow MEPs proxy voting rights before and after childbirth, which aims to support parental participation without hindering parliamentary duties. Moreover, the Civil Liberties Committee will review the state of democracy in Hungary, continuing its long-standing scrutiny of the country’s adherence to the EU’s foundational values.

President Metsola’s schedule is equally notable, with planned visits to Rome for meetings with key agricultural sector boards and a summit speech, followed by a trip to Chișinău, Moldova at week’s end. The Parliament’s press service will also conduct a seminar for EU correspondents on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing their understanding of the legislative process and parliamentary activities.

This week’s agenda reflects the European Parliament’s ongoing commitment to addressing critical issues that affect its members and the broader EU community. For further details on the week’s events and access to parliamentary committee meetings, interested parties can visit the European Parliament’s official website.