Monika BEŇOVÁ

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024

Resolution on the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger

Demand the immediate and unconditional release of Niger's President Bazoum and all individuals detained following the coup.

Flagship European defence projects of common interest

Fund joint military procurement by earmarking national budgets to develop European air, space, and drone defence systems in coordination with NATO.

Tackling barriers to the single market for defence

Require member states to aggregate defence demand through common procurement and simplify regulations to reduce reliance on non-EU countries.

European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities – annual report 2026

Integrate social rights, child poverty funding, and affordable housing targets into the European Semester to reduce unemployment and social exclusion.