Europäische Union

In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for the topics on the summit agenda.

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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
Programme of the hearing
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Mr Ludwig de Winter, Acting Head of Unit, VAT Policy (TAXUD.C.1), Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union, European Commission
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Ms Kaija Schilde, Associate Dean of Studies, Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University
     PowerPoint Presentation
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Background document provided by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS)
     Tax challenges facing the European defence union
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Dauer des Videos : 50'

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The Regional Development Committee adopted its position on proposals to introduce new priorities and flexibilities to the current EU cohesion funding cycle.
Committee on Regional Development

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Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2021/694, (EU) 2021/695, (EU) 2021/697, (EU) 2021/1153, (EU) 2023/1525 and 2024/795, as regards incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan
Ausschuss für Sicherheit und Verteidigung
Thijs Reuten

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Dauer des Videos : 75'

Haftungsausschluss : Die Verdolmetschung der Debatten soll die Kommunikation erleichtern, sie stellt jedoch keine authentische Aufzeichnung der Debatten dar. Authentisch sind nur die Originalfassungen der Reden bzw. ihre überprüften schriftlichen Übersetzungen.
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Comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne und INAO/ EUIPO - Nero Lifestyle (NERO CHAMPAGNE)
Nero CHAMPAGNE kann nicht als Unionsmarke für Weine mit geschützter Ursprungsbezeichnung "Champagne" eingetragen werden

Ryanair/ Kommission (Condor II ; COVID-19)
Staatliche Beihilfen
Das Gericht weist die Klage von Ryanair gegen die von der Kommission erteilte Genehmigung der Covid-19-Beihilfe Deutschlands zugunsten von Condor für das Jahr 2020 ab

The draft legislation aims to address speculation on the gas market and bring down prices, by introducing greater flexibility in rules on gas storage refilling.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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MEPs push for a common reimbursement form, no charge for selecting a child seat, free on-board personal item and small hand luggage and better protection for multimodal journeys.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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GR REAL
Der Verbraucherschutz und das Erfordernis eines wirksamen gerichtlichen Rechtsschutzes gebieten, dass Verbraucher unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen nach einer Zwangsvollstreckung aus einer Hypothek an ihrem Familienheim der Rechtmäßigkeit der Eigentumsübertragung auf einen Dritten entgegentreten können

Following the Commission’s announcement on Friday that it intends to withdraw the legislative proposal, the Council has decided to cancel the trilogue scheduled for Monday.
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Following up on SEDE's recent visit to the Republic of Moldova, SEDE Members will host on 26 June, Anatolie Nosatîi, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Moldova, to discuss the latest security and defence developments in the country, in particular the spill-over of Russia's ongoing military aggression against Ukraine and increased hybrid war activities. They will also talk about EU-Moldova security and defence cooperation, which has significantly increased over the years, namely
through European Peace Facility assistance and the EU Partnership Mission. On the same day, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, will address the SEDE Committee. In the context of important summits this week, including the NATO Hague Summit, discussions will focus on strengthening European security in the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the critical importance of EU-NATO pillars for a the Transatlantic Alliance. This exchange of view will be held in association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
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MEPs want to extend EU recovery funding beyond 2026 to ensure the completion of key investments and large-scale projects.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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MEPs welcome Montenegro´s objective to join the EU in 2028 and praise Moldova’s EU membership efforts in resolutions adopted on Wednesday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Der Gesetzentwurf, der am Donnerstag vom Parlament angenommen wurde, legt die ersten EU-Mindeststandards für die Zucht, Unterbringung und den Umgang mit Katzen und Hunden fest.
Ausschuss für Landwirtschaft und ländliche Entwicklung

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Concerned about reports of the deportation and maltreatment, leading MEPs call on the Egyptian authorities to ensure the respect for human rights.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Die Bank zur Dekarbonisierung der Industrie und der Aktionsplan für erschwingliche Energie sind entscheidend für die Wettbewerbs- und Widerstandsfähigkeit der Industrie, so das EP.
Ausschuss für Industrie, Forschung und Energie

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Georgia, Iran and Mali.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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