EU Parliament debates Trump's plans and the Ukraine crisis!

EU Parliament debates Trump's plans and the Ukraine crisis!

Next week, the European Parliament in Strasbourg will be dominated by debates about the far-reaching consequences of US President Donald Trump's initiatives. A central theme will be support for Ukraine, particularly on the occasion of the third anniversary of the Russian attack. Trump has also announced that he will reduce military aid to Ukraine, alarming EU lawmakers. In this context, the importance of a unified European response to Trump's threat of tariffs is also being discussed oe24 reported.

Important topics on the agenda

Another central topic of the upcoming plenary session is how to deal with the Russian war of aggression and the murder of the opposition figure Alexei Navalny. On Tuesday, the EU Commission will present its 2025 work program, which will focus on betting management, security and migration. The revised return directive, tax adjustments to the digital age and the political stability of the EU are also on the agenda. New VAT requirements will also be voted on, including digital invoices and real-time reporting, such as this European Parliament added.

MEPs will also address the current geopolitical situation regarding China, the Middle East and trade relations. This comes as Trump has warned NATO that Europe needs to spend more on defense. In particular, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned of insufficient defense spending, which increases the urgency of the consultation. The MPs want to send a clear message to Trump and at the same time strengthen the common European front.