Sophie Wilmès, the European Parliament vice-president, emphasized the need for the EU to engage with the US as an equal partner, particularly concerning the Iran war and trade tariffs. She highlighted the rise of antisemitism in Europe linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict and called for an update on the EU's strategy against it. Additionally, she discussed the upcoming vote on the European Commission's rule of law report and the EU's long-term budget negotiations, advocating for increased funding to address new challenges.