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In the second plenary session this month, MEPs will debate and vote on a €35bn financial assistance package for Ukraine (the so-called Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism) as part of the G7’s initiative using Russia’s frozen assets.
Also in Strasbourg, the European Parliament will discuss Israel’s military offensive into Lebanon, calling for a ceasefire and urging the protection of the UN mission in the country (Unifil) after several attacks have been reported. UNIFIL, which includes contributions from 16 EU member states, such as Spain, Italy, and France, plays a key role in maintaining stability in the region.
Meanwhile, EU parliament president Roberta Metsola and EU commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič are meeting today with Nick Thomas-Symonds, the new EU relations minister in Keir Starmer’s UK government, who is looking to rebuild ties with Brussels. This comes after the British prime minister visited Brussels earlier this month to discuss mobility and migration.
Also today, EU commissioner Jutta Urpilainen will attend the G7 development ministers' meeting in Italy.
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