Balgarianovinite.com The European Parliament is set to hold a key debate on the United States and Israel’s military operation against Iran, its consequences, and the need for support for the people of Iran. Tensions in the Middle East following the intervention in Iran will be discussed, as well as the potential consequences for Europe, European Parliament Spokesperson Delphine Colard said in an interview with the Bulgarian News Agency. She expressed confidence that the Parliament will reaffirm its support for the Iranian people.
She recalled that in recent years, the institution has adopted more than 10 resolutions related to Iran.
The Iranian people must be able to choose their own government and live a democratic life. However, there are potential consequences for both the energy market and Europe’s security, Colard noted, adding that these topics will also be discussed at the European Council meeting on March 19-20. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will represent the institution at this meeting.
Colard said that during Wednesday’s debate in Strasbourg, there will be calls for how Europe can achieve strategic autonomy and stable energy prices for its citizens.
There are existing mechanisms to ensure better stability. The European Commission is working on measures and discussing the issue with Member States. In terms of security, there are several initiatives to strengthen European defence and security—discussions on border protection, as well as discussions on the protection of Member States, she added.
One situation cannot overshadow another, Colard said regarding continued European support for Ukraine.
Support for Ukraine is very clear. The European Parliament has again backed an additional EUR 90 billion aid package for Ukraine, she said, adding that the commitment to Ukraine’s security remains, as Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security.
The spokesperson said that the awarding of the newly established European Order of Merit to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demonstrates “the work done for European integration and European values.”
The European Parliament will also vote on a report on the EU enlargement strategy on Wednesday.
Colard pointed out that there were calls for the accession of Western Balkan countries “as soon as possible.” She said that for several years there has been such a commitment from the EU, and the entire enlargement process is based on merit and the fulfilment of criteria.
She recalled that the European Parliament was the first to call for a path to integration and the granting of candidate status to Ukraine. “There is a clear desire to see how EU enlargement plays a full role in stability, so that our neighbours are part of this stability and part of this democratic union. But there are elements of transition that must take place […] There is also a continued commitment,” Colard noted. Iranian People Must Be Able to Choose Their Own Government, Live Democratic Life – EP Spokesperson Colard 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-03-10 22:39:00 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law