Address by Yulia Navalnaya / Situation of political prisoners in Russia

Alexei Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, will address plenary at 11.30, followed by a round of interventions by political groups’ speakers. From 13.00, MEPs will discuss the circumstances of Mr Navalny’s death and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners in Russia with Commissioner Simson and State Secretary Michel on behalf of the Belgian Presidency. MEPs will vote on a resolution on Thursday.

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Key debate: strengthening European security and defence

From 9.00, MEPs will assess, with President von der Leyen and State Secretary Michel on behalf of the Belgian Presidency of the Council, the challenges and threats to the international rules-based order and the need to reinforce the EU’s security and defence. Plenary will also review two annual reports on common foreign, security and…