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Council and Parliament strike a deal to ensure more transparency on funding of European political parties and foundations.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council will take place on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 17.00.

The Council prolonged the mandate of EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo* until 14 June 2027.

Council adopts its negotiating position on the end-of-life vehicles regulation.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 20 June 2025 and General Affairs Council of 24 June 2025 will take place on 17 June 2025 at 16.00

The Council and the European Parliament reach a provisional agreement on an EU law to revise the bloc’s visa suspension mechanism.

The Council today decided to renew the sanctions introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian.

Der Rat und das Europäische Parlament haben eine vorläufige Einigung über einen neuen Rechsakt erzielt, mit dem die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den nationalen Datenschutzbehörden bei der Durchsetzung der DSGVO verbessert werden soll.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

The Polish Presidency published conclusions on strengthening the Energy Union through reinforcing energy security, supported by 25 delegations.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Before the G7 summit in Kananaskis, European Council President António Costa held a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In his remarks, President Costa highlighted the topics that would be on the agenda of the summit: the global economy, trade, and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, amongst others.

Die Hohe Vertreterin gab eine Erklärung zur Lage in Israel bzw. Iran ab.

On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on revised rules for the statute and funding of European political parties and foundations.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Following the vote in plenary, Parliament’s rapporteur Ana Catarina Mendes (S&D, Portugal), will answer questions on ongoing and new concerns about the state of European values.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On 25 June 2025, from 14:30 to 16:15, the FISC Subcommittee will host a joint public hearing with the SEDE Committee on "The European Defence Union: Tax Matters". The hearing will focus on the legislative framework governing VAT exemptions for defence-related activities carried out under the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

It will examine the 2015 Council Decision granting VAT exemptions to NATO and EU agencies for defence efforts supporting the implementation of Union activities, and assess how effectively Member States are applying these provisions.

In particular, the discussion will explore the cooperation mechanisms between the European Commission, national Ministries of Finance, and Ministries of Defence in ensuring consistent and compliant implementation of the VAT exemptions. The panel will also address the operational and administrative challenges encountered in the field. The insights gathered will contribute to the broader debate on strengthening the fiscal framework underpinning European defence initiatives, including the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and upcoming measures under the ReArm Europe Plan and Readiness 2030 strategy.
Location : European Parliament - SPAAK (5B001) - Brussels
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EP and Council teams have reached an agreement on grounds for suspending visa-free travel for short stays into the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Tuesday, 17 June

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President Metsola has outlined plans to strengthen maternity rules for Members of the European Parliament.

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