European Parliamentary Research Service

The EU-India summit will take place next week, on 27 January. Time to prepare with our publication on EU-India relations ↓ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eaMg49Z7 Curious to learn more? 🔸 Joint Communication on a new strategic EU-India Agenda: https://lnkd.in/eh25rTiz 🔸 EU-India FTA: https://lnkd.in/eaA9mxTg European Parliament Diplomacy

🗺️ Greenland is one of the 13 overseas countries and territories (OCTs) of the European Union. OCTs are islands associated with the EU and constitutionally linked to certain EU countries. They hold high geopolitical importance to the EU as a whole, and Greenland in particular has lately become pivotal in transatlantic relations. 📍 As part of the next EU long-term budget, the European Commission proposes a separate financing envelope for Greenland of €530 million for cooperation. Read more in our latest briefing ↓ This publication is part of our ongoing series of publications on the next MFF. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAFY8Snp

Did you know that this year marks four decades since Spain 🇪🇸 and Portugal 🇵🇹 joined the European Union? Since their accession in 1986, Spain and Portugal have played an active role in European integration. 📍 This week, the European Parliament celebrates the 40th anniversary of Spain and Portugal's accession, with His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain, and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa addressing MEPs in plenary. How have Spain and Portugal transformed since their accession? How have both countries contributed to the European Union so far? 🔎 Find out in our two publications ⤵️ - Spain's accession to the EU (available in Spanish): https://lnkd.in/e5T3va4Z - Portugal's accession to the EU (available in Portuguese): https://lnkd.in/e3M9zxiG

🗂️ What are the priority dossiers under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026? 📍 Today, Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, will present the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency to MEPs in plenary. Prepare for the debate with this briefing ↓ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6V5-Vf9 #CY2026EU

President Trump's message that 'American dominance in the western hemisphere will never be questioned again' stressed the US claim that Latin America falls under the US sphere of influence. For many observers, Trump's message was primarily directed at China. 📍 On Tuesday, MEPs are set to debate in plenary with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on the situation in Venezuela following the extraction of Maduro and the need to ensure a peaceful democratic transition. What is the state of play? What is the EU's approach towards Venezuela? Our latest briefing gives you an overview ↓ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejNS6GFx

🗓️ The European Parliament's first plenary session of 2026 starts today in Strasbourg. What's on the agenda? 🔸 Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18-19 December 2025, 🔸 Presentation of the programme of activities of the new Cyprus Council Presidency 🔸 40th anniversary of the accession of Spain and Portugal to the EU. Read more in our article ⤵️ Prepare with our #EPlenary notes (available in six languages)

What are some of the major issues to watch in 2026? Sarah Sheil, Director of the Members' Research Service at EPRS, introduces our analysis of ten key issues and policy areas on the EU's political agenda this year 👇 🎦 Watch the full EPRS event: https://lnkd.in/eTwP4897 🗂️ Read the in-depth analysis: https://lnkd.in/ezESS2nT #EPRSevents

Did you miss our EPRS policy roundtable on ten issues to watch in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣? You can now read the recap and watch the full event:  📰 Read the article: https://wp.me/p2qdgs-iXH 📺 Watch: https://lnkd.in/epyiGKqu Curious to learn more? 🗂️ Explore the 2026 edition of 'Ten Issues to watch': https://lnkd.in/ezESS2nT Thank you to our speakers EP Vice-President Victor NEGRESCU, MEP David McAllister, Judith Arnal Martínez (CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies) & Elcano Royal Institute), Rosa Balfour (Carnegie Europe), Joris Teer (刘亚伯）(EU Institute for Security Studies) and our Director Sarah Sheil. #EPRSevents 

The Normandy Index 2025 is out! 📊 Mapping threats to peace & democracy worldwide, the results suggest the level of threats to peace is at its highest since the index was launched in 2019, confirming declining trends in global security. 🔎 What makes the Normandy Index different? It differs from other indices in that it adopts an approach tailored by and to EU action. It is a tool EU policy-makers may use to assess countries most at risk in the world according to the EU's Global Strategy, and to direct EU action. The Normandy Index is not a ranking of countries according to their peacefulness, but rather a ranking of specific threats to peace per country. 📥 Download the full PDF and explore the study ↓ https://lnkd.in/eHkF3U7x Institute for Economics & Peace, Région Normandie

🗂️ Members of the European Parliament will be back to Strasbourg next week for the first plenary session of 2026. Time to prepare with our #EPlenary notes (available in six languages): 🔹 Implementation of the common security and defence policy – Annual report 2025 Rapporteur: Thijs Reuten https://lnkd.in/eF6syfnW 🔸 Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – Annual report 2025 Rapporteur: David McAllister https://lnkd.in/ezJPv2ec 🔹 Human rights and democracy in the world: Annual report 2025 Rapporteur: Francisco Assis https://lnkd.in/eHWjArFi 🔸 Proposal for a critical medicines act: Addressing shortages, building a more resilient supply chain Rapporteur: Tomislav Sokol https://lnkd.in/eiZ9sP8V 🔹 Drones and new systems of warfare: Adapting the EU to today's security challenges Rapporteur: Reinis Poznaks https://lnkd.in/eVBWp_5h 🔸 Just transition directive in the world of work Rapporteur: Jana Toom https://lnkd.in/evwfZ_uE 🔹 The 28th regime: A new legal framework for innovative companies Rapporteur: René Repasi https://lnkd.in/ethjVutS 🔸 Air passenger rights Rapporteur: Andrey Novakov https://lnkd.in/eA-zxqWE