Weekly agenda 

The week ahead 26 October - 01 November 2026  
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      1. No event for this day 

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      Malta

      10:00 President Metsola meets students at Sacred Heart College

      11:00 President Metsola addresses the Federchimica’s Annual General Assembly, via video

      19:15 President Metsola addresses the MVintage Women of the Year event

    • Conference Of Presidents 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Press conferences 

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    • Conciliation/Trialogue 

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    • Delegations 

      1. Committee on Foreign Affairs delegation to New Delhi, India 
        • A delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs will travel New Delhi from 26 to 28 to meet representatives of the Indian government, parliament, business, think tanks and NGOs. The talks will focus on EU-India Strategic Agenda and geopolitical challenges.
      2. Subcommittee on Tax Matters delegation to Denmark 
        • On Monday and Tuesday a delegation of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters will be in Denmark to engage with authorities and stakeholders about current developments in Danish, European and international tax policy, in the area of tax incentives, tax avoidance and tax simplification.
      3. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs delegation to Dortmund, Germany, and Katowice, Poland 
        • A delegation from the Employment and Social Affairs Committee travel to Germany and Poland on 26 and 27 October to visit Amazon facilities and meet Amazon workers and their representatives. On Tuesday evening the concluding press conference is foreseen at Katowice.
      4. Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Food Safety delegation to COP17 on biodiversity in Armenia 
        • A delegation of seven MEPs will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from 26 to 28 October 2026 to attend the 17th meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) taking place from 19 to 30 October. The CBD will focus on accelerating implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and translating global biodiversity targets into measurable national action.
      5. Committee on Transport and Tourism delegation to the Western Balkans 
        • A delegation of the Transport and Tourism Committee will travel to the Western Balkans (Montenegro and Albania) from 26 to 28 October to gather firsthand information about the extension of the EU mobility policy and transport infrastructure to the region, to learn about the main challenges accession countries are facing in the transport sector and how these are linked to the national infrastructure plans. Exchanges with local stakeholders will also cover sustainable tourism development, its economic importance, and the impact of seasonality on the transport infrastructure.
      6. Committee on Regional development delegation in Puglia and Basilicata, Italy 
        • From 26 to 28 October, a delegation of six MEPs is visiting Puglia and Basilicata to examine regional development challenges and assess the impact of EU cohesion funding in the area. With various meetings planned with regional authorities, academics and local experts, MEPs aim to explore ways to strengthen cooperation between European, regional and local institutions in addressing territorial inequalities and supporting sustainable development, digital and economic growth.
      7. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs delegation to Hungary 
        • MEPs of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs will travel to Hungary on 26 - 28 October, for a delegation visit requested by the Democracy, Rule of law and Fundamental rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG). The delegation, led by Sophie WILMÈS (Renew, BE) will assess the state of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary, following the April 2026 elections and pledges made by the new prime minister to enter into a process of restoring the rule of law and bringing the country back into conformity with EU and international standards.
      8. Committee on Constitutional Affairs delegation to Norway 
        • Constitutional Affairs Committee MEPs will discuss the legal framework governing the Svalbard archipelago, and EU–Norway cooperation in the area, during a visit to Oslo and Svalbard on 26-28 October.
      9. Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina 
        • MEPs of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, led by Chair Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR) will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 26 to 28 October. They will assess the scope and impact of hybrid threats and foreign interference by Russia, China and Middle Eastern countries, such as disinformation, economic leverage, and cyberattacks, on the country’s democratic institutions and EU accession process, while identifying gaps in resilience and discussing targeted policy recommendations to strengthen the European Democracy Shield’s preventive and responsive capabilities in the Western Balkans. The mission will also examine the role of digital platforms and institutional actors, as well as possible loopholes in legislation and policies, which could be exploited for malicious interference.

    • Public hearings 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Special events 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Official visits 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Formal sittings 

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      Malta

      10:30 President Metsola meets with Carmelo Abela, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

      11:45 President Metsola visits Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti

      13:00 President Metsola meets with Maltese Business Leaders

    • Conference Of Presidents 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Press conferences 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Conciliation/Trialogue 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Parliamentary committees 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Delegations 

      1. EP Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) 
        • The Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) will hold its 17th plenary session in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) Wednesday and Thursday (27-28 October). Around 40 MEPs of the EP Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (DLAT) will attend the plenary, hosted by the Parliament of the Canary Islands. On Tuesday 26 October, the standing committees of EuroLat will hold their respective meetings ahead of the plenary session. There will also be a solemn session on Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the creation of EuroLat.
      2. Committee on Foreign Affairs delegation to New Delhi, India 
        • A delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs will travel New Delhi from 26 to 28 to meet representatives of the Indian government, parliament, business, think tanks and NGOs. The talks will focus on EU-India Strategic Agenda and geopolitical challenges.
      3. Subcommittee on Human Rights delegation to Indonesia 
        • Human Rights MEPs will travel to Jakarta and Bandung to discuss the human rights situation in Indonesia and South-East Asia, against the background of the ongoing finalisation of the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Investment Protection Agreement. They will also meet with local communities and monitor EU-funded projects.
      4. Committee on Development delegation to Bolivia 
        • A three-member delegation of MEPs led by Reinhold LOPATKA (EPP, AT) will be in Bolivia from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 October to review the EU’s development portfolio in the country, particularly in the context of the EU’s current funding period.
      5. Committee on International Trade delegation to China 
        • A 12-member delegation led by Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), chair of Parliament’s International Trade committee (INTA), will visit Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai (China) from 27 to 29 October to discuss the country’s trade policy and how it impacts European businesses and jobs, while also exploring opportunities for dialogue.
      6. Subcommittee on Tax Matters delegation to Denmark 
        • On Monday and Tuesday a delegation of the Subcommittee on Tax Matters will be in Denmark to engage with authorities and stakeholders about current developments in Danish, European and international tax policy, in the area of tax incentives, tax avoidance and tax simplification.
      7. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs delegation to Dortmund, Germany, and Katowice, Poland 
        • A delegation from the Employment and Social Affairs Committee travel to Germany and Poland on 26 and 27 October to visit Amazon facilities and meet Amazon workers and their representatives. On Tuesday evening the concluding press conference is foreseen at Katowice.
      8. Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Food Safety delegation to COP17 on biodiversity in Armenia 
        • A delegation of seven MEPs will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from 26 to 28 October 2026 to attend the 17th meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) taking place from 19 to 30 October. The CBD will focus on accelerating implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and translating global biodiversity targets into measurable national action.
      9. Committee on Public Health to Tokyo, Japan 
        • A Committee on Public Health delegation led by Committee Chair Adam JARUBAS (EPP, PL) and consisting of seven MEPs in total will visit Japan to discuss EU-Japan cooperation in pharmaceuticals and biotech; addressing mental health issues; suicide prevention; healthy aging; and the potential of AI and digital health solutions.
      10. Committee on Transport and Tourism delegation to the Western Balkans 
        • A delegation of the Transport and Tourism Committee will travel to the Western Balkans (Montenegro and Albania) from 26 to 28 October to gather firsthand information about the extension of the EU mobility policy and transport infrastructure to the region, to learn about the main challenges accession countries are facing in the transport sector and how these are linked to the national infrastructure plans. Exchanges with local stakeholders will also cover sustainable tourism development, its economic importance, and the impact of seasonality on the transport infrastructure.
      11. Committee on Regional development delegation in Puglia and Basilicata, Italy 
        • From 26 to 28 October, a delegation of six MEPs is visiting Puglia and Basilicata to examine regional development challenges and assess the impact of EU cohesion funding in the area. With various meetings planned with regional authorities, academics and local experts, MEPs aim to explore ways to strengthen cooperation between European, regional and local institutions in addressing territorial inequalities and supporting sustainable development, digital and economic growth.
      12. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs delegation to Hungary 
        • MEPs of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs will travel to Hungary on 26 - 28 October, for a delegation visit requested by the Democracy, Rule of law and Fundamental rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG). The delegation, led by Sophie WILMÈS (Renew, BE) will assess the state of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary, following the April 2026 elections and pledges made by the new prime minister to enter into a process of restoring the rule of law and bringing the country back into conformity with EU and international standards.
      13. Committee on Constitutional Affairs delegation to Norway 
        • Constitutional Affairs Committee MEPs will discuss the legal framework governing the Svalbard archipelago, and EU–Norway cooperation in the area, during a visit to Oslo and Svalbard on 26-28 October.
      14. Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina 
        • MEPs of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, led by Chair Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR) will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 26 to 28 October. They will assess the scope and impact of hybrid threats and foreign interference by Russia, China and Middle Eastern countries, such as disinformation, economic leverage, and cyberattacks, on the country’s democratic institutions and EU accession process, while identifying gaps in resilience and discussing targeted policy recommendations to strengthen the European Democracy Shield’s preventive and responsive capabilities in the Western Balkans. The mission will also examine the role of digital platforms and institutional actors, as well as possible loopholes in legislation and policies, which could be exploited for malicious interference.

    • Public hearings 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Special events 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Official visits 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Formal sittings 

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      Malta

      10:30 President Metsola addresses the Confartigianato Annual General Assembly, via video

      12:00 President Metsola meets students at St Francis School, Sliema

    • Conference Of Presidents 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Press conferences 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Conciliation/Trialogue 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Parliamentary committees 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Delegations 

      1. Committee on Foreign Affairs delegation to New Delhi, India 
        • A delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs will travel New Delhi from 26 to 28 to meet representatives of the Indian government, parliament, business, think tanks and NGOs. The talks will focus on EU-India Strategic Agenda and geopolitical challenges.
      2. Subcommittee on Human Rights delegation to Indonesia 
        • Human Rights MEPs will travel to Jakarta and Bandung to discuss the human rights situation in Indonesia and South-East Asia, against the background of the ongoing finalisation of the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Investment Protection Agreement. They will also meet with local communities and monitor EU-funded projects.
      3. Committee on Development delegation to Bolivia 
        • A three-member delegation of MEPs led by Reinhold LOPATKA (EPP, AT) will be in Bolivia from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 October to review the EU’s development portfolio in the country, particularly in the context of the EU’s current funding period.
      4. Committee on International Trade delegation to China 
        • A 12-member delegation led by Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), chair of Parliament’s International Trade committee (INTA), will visit Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai (China) from 27 to 29 October to discuss the country’s trade policy and how it impacts European businesses and jobs, while also exploring opportunities for dialogue.
      5. Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Food Safety delegation to COP17 on biodiversity in Armenia 
        • A delegation of seven MEPs will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from 26 to 28 October 2026 to attend the 17th meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) taking place from 19 to 30 October. The CBD will focus on accelerating implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and translating global biodiversity targets into measurable national action.
      6. Committee on Public Health to Tokyo, Japan 
        • A Committee on Public Health delegation led by Committee Chair Adam JARUBAS (EPP, PL) and consisting of seven MEPs in total will visit Japan to discuss EU-Japan cooperation in pharmaceuticals and biotech; addressing mental health issues; suicide prevention; healthy aging; and the potential of AI and digital health solutions.
      7. Committee on Transport and Tourism delegation to the Western Balkans 
        • A delegation of the Transport and Tourism Committee will travel to the Western Balkans (Montenegro and Albania) from 26 to 28 October to gather firsthand information about the extension of the EU mobility policy and transport infrastructure to the region, to learn about the main challenges accession countries are facing in the transport sector and how these are linked to the national infrastructure plans. Exchanges with local stakeholders will also cover sustainable tourism development, its economic importance, and the impact of seasonality on the transport infrastructure.
      8. Committee on Regional development delegation in Puglia and Basilicata, Italy 
        • From 26 to 28 October, a delegation of six MEPs is visiting Puglia and Basilicata to examine regional development challenges and assess the impact of EU cohesion funding in the area. With various meetings planned with regional authorities, academics and local experts, MEPs aim to explore ways to strengthen cooperation between European, regional and local institutions in addressing territorial inequalities and supporting sustainable development, digital and economic growth.
      9. Committee on Legal Affairs Delegation to The Hague, The Netherlands 
        • On 28 October, three members of the Committee on Legal Affairs will visit international legal institutions in The Hague - International Criminal Court, and Hague Conference on Private International Law as well as the Whistleblowers Authority in the Netherlands to promote the rule-based international order and multilateralism.
      10. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs delegation to Hungary 
        • MEPs of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs will travel to Hungary on 26 - 28 October, for a delegation visit requested by the Democracy, Rule of law and Fundamental rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG). The delegation, led by Sophie WILMÈS (Renew, BE) will assess the state of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary, following the April 2026 elections and pledges made by the new prime minister to enter into a process of restoring the rule of law and bringing the country back into conformity with EU and international standards.
      11. Committee on Constitutional Affairs delegation to Norway 
        • Constitutional Affairs Committee MEPs will discuss the legal framework governing the Svalbard archipelago, and EU–Norway cooperation in the area, during a visit to Oslo and Svalbard on 26-28 October.
      12. Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina 
        • MEPs of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, led by Chair Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR) will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 26 to 28 October. They will assess the scope and impact of hybrid threats and foreign interference by Russia, China and Middle Eastern countries, such as disinformation, economic leverage, and cyberattacks, on the country’s democratic institutions and EU accession process, while identifying gaps in resilience and discussing targeted policy recommendations to strengthen the European Democracy Shield’s preventive and responsive capabilities in the Western Balkans. The mission will also examine the role of digital platforms and institutional actors, as well as possible loopholes in legislation and policies, which could be exploited for malicious interference.

    • Public hearings 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Special events 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Official visits 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Formal sittings 

      1. No event for this day 
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      Gozo, Malta

      11:40 President Metsola meets students at the Bishop’s Conservatory

      13:20 President Metsola visits 3BIT

    • Conference Of Presidents 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Press conferences 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Conciliation/Trialogue 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Parliamentary committees 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Delegations 

      1. Subcommittee on Human Rights delegation to Indonesia 
        • Human Rights MEPs will travel to Jakarta and Bandung to discuss the human rights situation in Indonesia and South-East Asia, against the background of the ongoing finalisation of the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Investment Protection Agreement. They will also meet with local communities and monitor EU-funded projects.
      2. Committee on Development delegation to Bolivia 
        • A three-member delegation of MEPs led by Reinhold LOPATKA (EPP, AT) will be in Bolivia from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 October to review the EU’s development portfolio in the country, particularly in the context of the EU’s current funding period.
      3. Committee on International Trade delegation to China 
        • A 12-member delegation led by Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), chair of Parliament’s International Trade committee (INTA), will visit Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai (China) from 27 to 29 October to discuss the country’s trade policy and how it impacts European businesses and jobs, while also exploring opportunities for dialogue.
      4. Committee on Public Health to Tokyo, Japan 
        • A Committee on Public Health delegation led by Committee Chair Adam JARUBAS (EPP, PL) and consisting of seven MEPs in total will visit Japan to discuss EU-Japan cooperation in pharmaceuticals and biotech; addressing mental health issues; suicide prevention; healthy aging; and the potential of AI and digital health solutions.

    • Public hearings 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Special events 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Official visits 

      1. No event for this day 

    • Formal sittings 

      1. No event for this day