Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine and related hostile actions against European states.
46 decisions in 33 sittings · last 22 Oct 2026
Themes
The stories Parliament keeps returning to — a war, a crisis, one country, an agreement, an EU package — found by reading every decision, and listed once at least three decisions over two sitting days belong to the same story. Topics are the fixed policy fields; themes cut across them.
Conflicts
Recurring hybrid attacks such as sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation targeting EU states.
6 decisions in 6 sittings · last 16 Sept 2026
The ongoing conflict and instability in the Middle East affecting global markets and supply chains.
7 decisions in 7 sittings · last 22 Oct 2026
The armed conflict in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army, causing mass civilian harm and displacement.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 9 Jul 2026
The conflict and peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh and regional normalisation.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 30 Apr 2026 · no decision in the last six months
Rwanda's involvement in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 11 Sept 2025 · no decision in the last six months
Russia's hybrid attacks and interference targeting Moldova's politics and elections.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 10 Sept 2025 · no decision in the last six months
Crises
Recovery and reconstruction efforts after floods, wildfires and other natural disasters affecting EU member states.
13 decisions in 11 sittings · last 21 Oct 2026
Ongoing movement of people without legal permission towards Europe and efforts to manage it.
9 decisions in 9 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
Recurring global humanitarian emergencies driven by conflict, displacement and funding gaps that require international aid responses.
20 decisions in 16 sittings · last 9 Jul 2026
A widespread shortage of affordable housing across the European Union, prompting EU-level policy responses and monitoring.
4 decisions in 4 sittings · last 7 Jul 2026
The detention and prosecution of political prisoners in Belarus and international demands for their release.
5 decisions in 5 sittings · last 18 Jun 2026
Concerns about the availability of medicines in the EU and dependence on manufacturing and supply chains.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 18 Jun 2026
Recurring disputes over the management and protection of EU funds in member states, including conditionality measures.
7 decisions in 6 sittings · last 20 May 2026
The damage caused by cyclones Chido in Mayotte and Garance in Réunion.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 13 Nov 2025 · no decision in the last six months
Country situations
Recurring protests and social unrest in France, including student demonstrations and riots.
3 decisions in 2 sittings · last 19 Oct 2026
The political and human rights situation in Iran, including protests, executions and repression.
9 decisions in 9 sittings · last 8 Oct 2026
Political developments in Georgia under the Georgian Dream government, including its relations with the EU.
8 decisions in 8 sittings · last 8 Oct 2026
The situation of imprisoned opposition figures and activists in Azerbaijan and international calls for their release.
4 decisions in 4 sittings · last 8 Oct 2026
Political situation in Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, including EU condemnation of their governments' actions.
9 decisions in 7 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
The situation in Hong Kong, including its autonomy, civil liberties and the application of national security legislation.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
The situation in Cuba, including detentions of protesters and activists and international calls for their release.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
Political developments, protests and governance in Serbia, an EU candidate country.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 8 Jul 2026
The long-running division of Cyprus between the internationally recognised Republic and the Turkish-occupied north.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 8 Jul 2026
The political situation in Belarus under the Lukashenka government, including repression and international sanctions.
6 decisions in 6 sittings · last 18 Jun 2026
EU relations with Tanzania, including human rights, democracy and development funding concerns.
4 decisions in 3 sittings · last 18 Jun 2026
Political and human rights situation in Türkiye, including treatment of journalists, religious minorities and foreign nationals.
6 decisions in 6 sittings · last 17 Jun 2026
The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including its relations with the European Union and judicial institutions.
4 decisions in 4 sittings · last 17 Jun 2026
Montenegro's path toward joining the European Union and aligning with EU rules and conventions.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 17 Jun 2026
The situation in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power, including their governance and treatment of women and girls.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 21 May 2026
International scrutiny of China's treatment of ethnic minorities and human rights defenders.
6 decisions in 6 sittings · last 30 Apr 2026 · no decision in the last six months
Political and human rights situation in Venezuela, including repression, political prisoners and democratic transition.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 30 Apr 2026 · no decision in the last six months
Agreements
Ongoing trade and investment relations between the European Union and African countries.
5 decisions in 3 sittings · last 8 Oct 2026
The post-Brexit relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom, managed through a series of bilateral agreements.
7 decisions in 7 sittings · last 16 Sept 2026
The EU-facilitated talks between Kosovo and Serbia aimed at normalising their relations.
4 decisions in 3 sittings · last 8 Jul 2026
A bilateral agreement between the EU and Cameroon on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber.
3 decisions in 2 sittings · last 17 Jun 2026
Ongoing trade negotiations and tariff arrangements between the European Union and the United States.
8 decisions in 5 sittings · last 16 Jun 2026
Recurring EU negotiations and conclusions of association agreements with neighbouring states.
4 decisions in 4 sittings · last 20 May 2026
The EU's political and diplomatic relationship with Georgia, including benchmarks and targeted measures.
6 decisions in 6 sittings · last 12 Mar 2026 · no decision in the last six months
Ongoing trade negotiations and ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and its interim trade deal.
7 decisions in 6 sittings · last 10 Feb 2026 · no decision in the last six months
International treaty in which countries commit to limiting global warming and updating national climate plans.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 23 Oct 2025 · no decision in the last six months
An interim trade and development agreement between the EU and Pacific States, which other countries can join.
4 decisions in 2 sittings · last 10 Sept 2025 · no decision in the last six months
EU initiatives
EU efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of its economy and businesses.
66 decisions in 39 sittings · last 22 Oct 2026
The EU's long-term framework and targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and reaching climate neutrality by 2050.
26 decisions in 17 sittings · last 22 Oct 2026
A cross-cutting EU push to reduce administrative burdens across several policy areas by amending existing rules.
15 decisions in 13 sittings · last 22 Oct 2026
EU efforts to reduce economic dependencies and protect critical assets while keeping trade open.
25 decisions in 20 sittings · last 21 Oct 2026
The EU's carbon market and its recurring reforms, including the market stability reserve and allowance rules.
5 decisions in 3 sittings · last 22 Oct 2026
EU framework of social principles guiding employment and social policy integration.
32 decisions in 26 sittings · last 21 Oct 2026
EU efforts to strengthen joint military capabilities and defence readiness through collaborative projects and funding.
17 decisions in 13 sittings · last 6 Oct 2026
The EU's framework for managing fishing fleets, stocks and marine resources, periodically evaluated and revised.
19 decisions in 14 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
Recurring negotiations over the EU's multiannual financial framework, setting long-term budget priorities and spending limits.
11 decisions in 11 sittings · last 22 Oct 2026
EU legislation on securing and monitoring supplies of critical raw materials for industry.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 20 Oct 2026
EU-wide efforts to harmonise criminal law and prevention measures against corruption across member states.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 8 Oct 2026
The EU's efforts to deepen cooperation with East Asian partners on security, defence and economic resilience.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 7 Oct 2026
EU and global measures against tax havens, beneficial ownership transparency and sanctions on non-cooperative jurisdictions.
6 decisions in 2 sittings · last 6 Oct 2026
Ongoing international efforts to reshape corporate taxation, including Pillar Two and the UN Framework Convention process.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 6 Oct 2026
EU-wide framework of policies on migration, asylum, border management and cooperation with partner countries.
13 decisions in 11 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
Global effort to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
10 decisions in 9 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
Recurring EU policy push to protect children and young people from harms on digital platforms.
5 decisions in 5 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
EU efforts to strengthen protection of its external borders against hybrid threats and migrant instrumentalisation.
4 decisions in 4 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
The 2020 National Security Law imposed on Hong Kong and the recurring EU debate over its use against journalists and activists.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
Ongoing EU agenda on protecting fundamental rights, equality and non-discrimination across member states.
22 decisions in 18 sittings · last 16 Sept 2026
EU efforts to build strategic defence and security cooperation with like-minded countries and NATO.
11 decisions in 10 sittings · last 16 Sept 2026
The EU's recurring strategic framework for gender equality policies and measures across member states.
7 decisions in 7 sittings · last 16 Sept 2026
The EU project to centralise banking supervision, resolution and deposit protection across member states.
12 decisions in 8 sittings · last 15 Sept 2026
The EU's carbon border levy on imports, repeatedly revised and extended since its creation.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 15 Sept 2026
International efforts to defend religious freedom and protect religious communities from persecution.
10 decisions in 8 sittings · last 9 Jul 2026
The process of countries joining the European Union and the institutional reforms it requires.
21 decisions in 11 sittings · last 8 Jul 2026
Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area addressing challenges such as water management and farming systems.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 8 Jul 2026
Recurring parliamentary scrutiny of the European Investment Bank Group's financial activities, accountability and lending practices.
5 decisions in 5 sittings · last 7 Jul 2026
The EU's recurring annual assessment and action planning on human rights and democracy worldwide.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 18 Jun 2026
A recurring EU initiative to introduce digital product passports giving consumers and authorities information about goods.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 18 Jun 2026
Foreign states targeting individuals abroad to silence or harm them, and efforts to counter it.
6 decisions in 6 sittings · last 16 Jun 2026
Recurring EU debate over threats to the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in member states.
9 decisions in 8 sittings · last 20 May 2026
The EU's annual review and implementation of its common foreign and security policy priorities.
6 decisions in 3 sittings · last 20 May 2026
The European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen and recurring challenges to its accountability.
9 decisions in 6 sittings · last 29 Apr 2026 · no decision in the last six months
The EU's global human rights sanctions regime allowing asset freezes and travel bans on human rights abusers.
4 decisions in 4 sittings · last 11 Mar 2026 · no decision in the last six months
Cases of EU citizens detained in third countries and EU calls for their release.
9 decisions in 6 sittings · last 22 Jan 2026 · no decision in the last six months
EU rules requiring products sold in Europe to be deforestation-free, with a country risk benchmarking system.
7 decisions in 7 sittings · last 17 Dec 2025 · no decision in the last six months
Events
The yearly process of adopting and amending the EU budget, including draft amending budgets and own resources.
24 decisions in 17 sittings · last 21 Oct 2026
Annual EU cycle coordinating economic, employment and social policies across member states.
9 decisions in 6 sittings · last 21 Oct 2026
Annual UN climate change conferences where countries negotiate global climate action under the Paris Agreement.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 22 Oct 2026
The recurring EU procedure by which Parliament grants discharge for the implementation of the annual general budget.
30 decisions in 5 sittings · last 21 Oct 2026
The protests in Cuba in July 2021 and the subsequent detentions and trials of participants.
3 decisions in 3 sittings · last 17 Sept 2026
The 2024 elections to the European Parliament, their turnout, rules and participation across member states.
4 decisions in 4 sittings · last 20 Jan 2026 · no decision in the last six months