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1. Highlights - AFET hearing on the Geopolitical Aspects of the EU-Mercosur agreement - Committee on Foreign Affairs

   

   On Monday, 23 June 2025, from 17:00 to 18:30 in Brussels (room Antall 6Q2), the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) will hold a public hearing on the Geopolitical Aspects of the EU-Mercosur Agreement. The hearing will bring together leading experts to assess the broader geopolitical implications of the agreement. Discussions will cover its strategic relevance for the EU, its impact on Latin American regional dynamics, and its role in strengthening multilateral alliances.

   
   

   Speakers will include:

   • Mario Torres Jarrín, Senior Policy Expert
   • Susanne Gratius, Professor of Political Science and International Relations
   • Carlos Malamud, Senior Analyst at the Elcano Royal Institute

   
   Programme

   
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2. Latest news - AFET committee meetings - Committee on Foreign Affairs

   Next AFET committee meetings will be held on:

   • Monday 23 June, room ANTALL (6Q2) and Tuesday 24 2025, room SPINELLI (3E2), Brussels

   
   Meetings are webstreamed with the exception of agenda items held "in camera".

   
   AFET - DROI calendar of meetings 2025
   Meeting documents
   Webstreaming

   
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3. Highlights - SANT delegation to the World Health Organization - 78th World Health Assembly - Committee on Public Health

   

   From 26 to 28 May, SANT held a delegation to the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, on the occasion of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA). The delegation was composed of four Members: Stine BOSSE (Renew), Ondrej DOSTÁL (NI), Aurelijus VERYGA (ECR), Leire PAJÍN IRAOLA (S&D).

   
   

   Four Members of SANT had the opportunity to meet representatives of WHO, and attend the 78th WHA. They discussed health subjects relevant to SANT's work programme, such as health emergencies preparedness and response, antimicrobial resistance, access to medicines, climate and health, sexual and reproductive health, amongst others. The SANT delegation also engaged with the parties involved with the preparation of the Pandemic Agreement.

   
   WHO
   Programme

   
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4. Highlights - Countdown to the European Youth Event (EYE2025) has begun - Committee on Culture and Education

   

   The European Youth Event (EYE2025) will take place on 13 and 14 June in Strasbourg, offering a unique opportunity for young people to connect with policymakers and discuss their ideas for the future of Europe. Whether attending in person or participating online, EYE2025 allows young people to engage in meaningful conversations and share their perspectives on key issues.

   
   

   #Engaged4YOUth: CULT Committee session (in cooperation with PETI)
   One of the highlights of this year's event will be the CULT session, a dynamic conversation where Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the Committee on Culture and Education will engage directly with young participants. Each MEP will share insights into their work, focusing on how they connect with youth and support young people across Europe. After the initial presentations, attendees will break into four discussion groups. MEPs will rotate between the groups, answering questions and discussing ways policymakers can better engage with young people. This interactive format offers a valuable opportunity for youth to directly influence how European leaders connect with the next generation.

   
   Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

5. Latest news - Next meetings of the Committee on Budgets - Committee on Budgets

   The next BUDG Committee meetings will take place on:

   • 16 June 2025 - BUDG meeting (Strasbourg)
   • 23-24 June 2025 - BUDG meeting

   
   Calendar of BUDG meetings 2025
   Parliamentary calendar 2025

   
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