Category: _EU Parliament News

On competitiveness, President Metsola said: “We need to resist the temptation to fall back on what is comfortable simply because the next steps seem too difficult.” She added that this applies to simplification at all levels, including in fields such as financial services. She also underlined that “we need to be ready to think differently […]

MEPs in the International Trade Committee adopted their position on two legislative proposals that eliminate most tariffs on industrial and agricultural goods from the US, by 29 votes in favour, 9 against and 1 abstention. Parliament’s rapporteur for the file Bernd Lange (S&D, DE), said: “Today we have reached a broad majority behind a strong […]

Representing the European Parliament at the summit, President Roberta Metsola will address heads of state or government on 19 March at 10.00. This will be followed by a press conference. When: press conference at around 11.00 on 19 March Where: European Council press room and EBS At their meeting in Brussels, the heads of state […]

On Wednesday, the Internal Market and Civil Liberties committees adopted their joint position on a simplification (“omnibus”) proposal amending the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), by 101 votes in favour, 9 against, and with 8 abstentions. The proposal supports postponing the activation of certain rules on high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems, given that key standards may […]

On Wednesday, the Transport and Tourism (TRAN) committee adopted a series of proposals on ways to enhance connectivity, preserve cultural heritage, and promote local excellence in European tourism, by 33 votes in favour, four against, and with four abstentions. Tackling overtourism MEPs stress that 80% of travellers visit only 10% of global destinations. The goal […]

Committee chair Carmen Crespo Díaz (EPP, ES) said: “The current geopolitical context, especially instability in the Middle East and rising oil prices, is having a direct impact on the European fisheries sector. Fuel represents one of the largest operating costs of the fleet, so the continued increase in prices is putting at risk the economic […]

Human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular from African countries, for Russia’s war in Ukraine MEPs call on the EU and its Member States to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for human trafficking carried out by Russia to wage its brutal, unprovoked, unjustified […]

The updated directive, already provisionally agreed with the EU member states, clarifies which trips and services can be considered a travel package, introduces rules on the use of vouchers and sets out the conditions under which clients may cancel travel plans without cost. Definition of a travel package New rules should make it easier to […]

Package travel Following yesterday’s debate, MEPs will vote at noon on an update to the Package Travel Directive. Designed to clarify holidaymakers’ rights to assistance and compensation in cases of travel disruption, the new rules build on lessons learned during the pandemic and following several high-profile travel agency bankruptcies. Maris KURME(+32) 477 99 06 65@EP_SingleMarket […]

Given the current turmoil in the international order, the EU must elevate its strategic partnership with Canada to a new level, MEPs say, pointing to shared interests and values. Addressing security threats To address security threats such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks, terrorism, foreign interference and China’s assertiveness and economic coercion, MEPs call […]