Motions of censure - Renew Europe will not support the motions of censure debated in plenary this week. Renew Europe believes that the only viable and stable pro-European political platform is one that brings together the EPP, S&D and Renew Europe Groups. Renew Europe is committed to a constructive approach with the European executive and considers it inappropriate to destabilise the Commission at this time. The Commission must be able to continue its work in accordance with the agreements and commitments made with Renew Europe.
Renew Europe’s priority remains ensuring political stability and advancing the pro-European agenda that European citizens expect from their institutions.
Debate: Monday 6 Sep, 17:00 Vote: Thursday 9 Sep, 12:00
MEPs: Renew Europe Group President Valérie Hayer MEP (Renaissance, FR)
Violations of EU airspace - Renew Europe calls for concrete action to defend European skies. The EU must develop comprehensive defence capabilities against drones and strengthen its capacity to defend itself and deter threats. This includes reinforcing security in the Baltic Sea and along the entire Eastern frontline.
Renew Europe calls for the rapid development of a European Sky Shield Initiative to provide credible air and missile defence to all EU citizens, including Ukrainians. Unidentified flying objects must be taken down. European security depends on our ability to protect our airspace effectively. The time for action is now.
Debate: Wednesday 8 Sep 9:00 Vote: Thursday 9 Sep 12:00
MEPs: Renew Europe Group President Valérie Hayer MEP (Renaissance, FR), Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann MEP (FDP, DE)
Peace efforts for Gaza - Renew Europe supports all peace initiatives aimed at ending the war and humanitarian tragedy in Gaza. In the resolution voted on during the September plenary session, Renew Europe reiterated its key demands: an end to hostilities, access to humanitarian aid, the exclusion of terrorist groups including Hamas from any discussions on the future of Palestinians and sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers. Renew Europe’s objective is to create the conditions necessary for negotiating a two-state solution, which remains the only viable path to lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Debate: Tuesday 7 Sep 13:00
MEPs: Bernard Guetta MEP (Independent, FR), Barry Andrews MEP (Fianna Fáil, IE)