Press release - EP TODAY

EP TODAY Thursday 18 June Protecting the EU’s eastern borders Wrapping up Tuesday’s debate, MEPS will vote at noon on a resolution on EU sovereignty and security. This comes in response to a growing number of security threats and drone incursions attributed to Russia and affecting various EU countries, including the Baltic States, Finland and Romania. Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS (+32) 470 96 08 19 @EP_Defence @EP_ForeignAff Vote on new EU rules for a more sustainable automotive sector New EU circularity rules covering the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment, are the subject of a debate from 9.00 with Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis. The new law is designed to boost automotive sector’s transition to a more circular model, improving recycling rates and residue management. MEPs will hold their final vote on the new law at noon. Dana POPP (+32) 470 95 17 07 @EP_Environment Charting a vision for culture At 10.30, Commissioner Glen Micallef will present "Europe for Culture – Culture for Europe”, a joint Parliament, Council and Commission political declaration reaffirming key principles for cultural policy as a cross-cutting strategic priority. The declaration is one of a number of policy tools designed to steer implementation of the “Culture Compass” – an initiative offering a new vision for the EU’s cultural and creative sectors. Raquel LOPES (+32) 477 99 14 95 @EPCulture In brief Recruitment of children to organised crime. MEPs will vote at noon on a resolution concluding the debate that took place during the May plenary session. Cuba. Following their debate with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas at the last plenary session, MEPs will vote at noon on a resolution on the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, political repression in the country, and the EU’s role in the island’s future. Urban wastewater treatment. A resolution expected to highlight the impact of EU urban wastewater treatment rules on the pharmaceutical sector will be put to the vote at noon. Votes At noon, MEPs will also vote on: - motions for resolutions on political prisoners in Nicaragua; the deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus; and the continued crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso; - an objection regarding the financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026. Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming site and on EbS+. Find more information regarding plenary. Contacts: - Press room Contact data: