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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13726
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EXTERNAL ACTION / Middle east

MEP Mélissa Camara denounces “kidnapping” of activists from ‘Thousand Madleens’ humanitarian flotilla by Israeli army

On its way to the Gaza Strip, a ninth vessel of the ‘Thousand Madleens’ flotilla, carrying around ten activists and politicians, including French MEP Mélissa Camara (Greens/EFA), was boarded off the Egyptian coast by the Israeli army at around 4.30am on Wednesday 8 October, according to a flotilla maritime tracking tool.

“By arresting us, Israel is committing yet another violation of international law. This is in effect a kidnapping of people wanting to break the illegal blockade on...

Contents

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
GENDER EQUALITY: European Commission presents LGBTIQ+ Strategy 2026-2030 to protect, ensure equality and mobilise society
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Member States approve conclusions on social inclusion of persons with disabilities through the promotion of independent living
DEMOCRACY: European Commission publishes guidelines before new regulation comes into force on 10 October regarding political advertising
HOUSING: S&D Group in European Parliament unveils a new action plan to guarantee affordable housing
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY
AGRICULTURE: European Parliament adopts ambitious negotiating position on simplifying CAP rules
AGRICULTURE: MEPs strengthen farmers’ position in food supply chain
TRANSPORT/INDUSTRY: right-wing MEPs up in arms over ban on production of combustion engine vehicles after 2035
DIGITAL: between accusations of censorship and strategic autonomy, European Parliament is divided over EU’s digital sovereignty
SECURITY/DEFENCE: European Parliament backs ‘Drone Wall’ initiative to counter Russian airspace violations
GREENLAND: Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, stresses to European Parliament importance of partnership with EU
INDIA: MEPs call for closer ties with New Delhi
AFGHANISTAN: MEPs deplore situation of women after earthquakes that shook the country
LATIN AMERICA: European Parliament advocates strengthening relations between EU and Latin America, but is more ambiguous on trade agreement with Mercosur countries
BUDGET: European Parliament adopts position on draft amending budget 2/2025
EMPLOYMENT: European Parliament confirms its negotiating mandate on directive on quality traineeships
EMPLOYMENT: European Parliament definitively ready to negotiate with EU Council on future electronic declaration of posting of workers
SOCIAL: European Parliament approves aid of €3 million and €900,000 for workers made redundant in Germany and Belgium
ENVIRONMENT: European Parliament objects to market authorisation for products containing GMO maize DP51291
FISHERIES: European Parliament approves conclusion of EU/Côte d’Ivoire fisheries protocol
SECTORAL POLICIES
DIGITAL: European Commission wants to accelerate adoption of AI in critical sectors and research
HOME AFFAIRS: removal of child sexual abuse material – Danish EU Council Presidency drops its call for an agreement on 14 October
ENERGY: REPowerEU – ahead of EU ‘Energy’ Council, a majority of Member States support compromise proposed by Danish Presidency of EU Council
ENVIRONMENT: European Commission consults on its proposal for a regulation on European Chemicals Agency
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EUROGROUP: macroeconomic situation, integration of capital markets and stablecoins on agenda of EU countries
FRANCE: Roland Lescure will try to “reassure” his counterparts that France will meet its budget commitments
EXTERNAL ACTION
MERCOSUR: European Commission proposes accelerated safeguard clause for sensitive agricultural products in EU-Mercosur agreement
MIDDLE EAST: MEP Mélissa Camara denounces “kidnapping” of activists from ‘Thousand Madleens’ humanitarian flotilla by Israeli army
Russian invasion of Ukraine
TRADE: EU Member States support revised EU/Ukraine trade agreement
SECURITY - DEFENCE
DEFENCE: EU Council ready to negotiate with European Parliament on modifying EU financial instruments to accelerate defence-related investment
BREACHES OF EU LAW
ENERGY: European Commission takes Poland to European Court of Justice for failing to provide updated NECP and long-term climate strategy
TAXATION: European Commission takes Greece to court for failure to comply with Directive establishing general arrangements for excise duties
TRANSPORT: European Commission refers Bulgaria and Portugal to Court for failing to fully transpose rules on posting of drivers
TRANSPORT: Commission refers Italy to Court of Justice of European Union for failing to transpose rules on road tolls and charges
ENERGY: Sweden taken to court for failing to fully transpose revised EU Renewable Energy Directive
NEWS BRIEFS
EU LAW: European Commission officially withdraws 32 legislative proposals
WOMEN’S RIGHTS: Member States’ ambassadors approve conclusions on prevention and early detection of, and response to, violence
EDUCATION: Erasmus+ – European University Association and Universities UK issue joint statement strongly supporting UK return
PACIFIC: EU to negotiate a joint EU/CPTPP declaration on future trade and investment dialogue
ANIMAL HEALTH: French MP urges EU to end cages for laying hens