Category: _EU Parliament News

When: Wednesday 25 March at 14.30 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics this week include: Debate on the 19 March summit with European Council President António Costa and Valdis Dombrovskis for the European Commission Debate on how to ensure energy supply, market stability and affordability for industry and citizens […]

Last-minute press briefing at 14.30 The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 14.30. You can follow the last-minute briefing live. Journalists wishing to take part and ask questions should please connect via Interactio. Outcome of March European Council meeting Immediately following the opening of […]

The anti-corruption directive, the first EU-wide criminal law framework to combat corruption, sets out common rules for offences such as bribery, misappropriation, and illicit enrichment, as well as harmonising rules on sanctions. When: Thursday 26 March, 12:00 – 12:30 CET Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Spaak building, Anna Politkovskaya press conference room – 0A50 How: […]

When: Wednesday 25 March at 14.30 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics this week include: Debate on the 19 March summit with Council and Commission presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen Debate on how to ensure energy supply, market stability and affordability for industry and citizens EU-US […]

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 […]