The European Parliament is debating EU sanctions against Russia on Thursday in Brussels at a meeting which begins on the eve with a discussion on the return of Ukrainian children deported to Russian territory.
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09/11/2026
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O European Parliament debate on Thursday in Brussels the sanctions of the European Union (EU) against Russia at a meeting on the eve with a discussion on the return of Ukrainian children deported to Russian territory.
In a debate at this mini-session of the European Parliament on Thursday with the participation of MEPs and representatives of the European Commission and the Irish Presidency of the EU Council, the need for further sanctions against Russia in response to the escalation of attacks on Ukraine should be discussed.
Before Wednesday, the plenary meeting in Brussels will discuss with the EU's chief of diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, how the bloc can help bring back to Ukraine Ukrainian children deported by force to Russia. MEPs will vote on this on Thursday.
On Wednesday, following several cyber attacks against supermarket chains throughout Europe, including in Portugal, MEPs and representatives of the EU executive and the Irish European Presidency will discuss the strengthening of the EU's capacity to protect critical infrastructure and supply chains.
The budget and structure of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism for 2028-2034 are on Wednesday's agenda for debate and voting the next day.
The European Parliament will also discuss with the Commission on Wednesday the work programme of the Community executive led by Ursula von der Leyen for 2027.