Category: _EU Parliament News

Brutal repression of protests in Iran Following Tuesday’s plenary debate, MEPs are set to adopt a resolution at noon calling on the Iranian regime to end executions and release detainees, and on the EU to strengthen its sanctions against Tehran. Drones and new systems of warfare The day starts at 9.00 with a debate on […]

Journalists will be able to interview Holocaust survivor Tatiana Bucci, who will address MEPs at the ceremony for International Holocaust Remembrance Day taking place on Tuesday at 12:00 in the European Parliament in Brussels. To request an interview please contact Isabelle ZERROUK before Monday 26 January at 13.00. The interviews will take place on Tuesday […]

In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, Parliament denounced the use of unilateral trade threats and economic intimidation against Denmark and other EU member states as a form of coercion.. Describing these moves as incompatible with international law and the core principles of cooperation between NATO allies, MEPs say that Greenland must not be used as […]

Welcoming the King of Spain and the President of Portugal, EP President Roberta Metsola said: “Forty years ago, Spain and Portugal took their place in the European family, opening a chapter of freedom and opportunity that changed lives. In turn, they have helped shape Europe in lasting ways. That shared journey reminds us that Europe […]

With 334 votes in favour, 324 against and 11 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted a resolution asking for a legal opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the agreement. A second resolution also demanding a legal assessment was rejected with 225 votes for, 402 against and 13 abstentions. Next steps The legal basis […]

The EU support loan was agreed at the European Council summit in Brussels on 18 December 2025 and presented by the European Commission on 14 January 2026. As Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia have opted out from backing the loan, the agreement was taken under the enhanced cooperation procedure, a mechanism that allows willing EU member […]

On Wednesday, European Parliament adopted its position (632 votes to 15 and with nine abstentions) on a revision of EU air passenger rights rules changes suggested by EU member states in June 2025. MEPs voted against a push by EU ministers to weaken air passenger rights, which have been in force since 2004 and the […]

European Council President António Costa stressed that defending international law and multilateralism is key for the EU. He rejected “violations of international law whether in Ukraine, Greenland, Latin America or Gaza” and “violations of human rights whether in Iran, Sudan or Afghanistan”. Speaking about the 22 January EU summit, he stressed the EU’s unity on […]

Outcome of December EU summit and need for a stronger Europe In a joint debate from 9.00, MEPs will debate the outcome of the European Council meeting of 18 December and the need for a stronger and more sovereign Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions and continuous threats to the rules-based order. They will be joined […]

With 492 votes in favour, 144 against and 28 abstentions, MEPs adopted a series of recommendations on Tuesday that will feed into the Commission proposal for a new legal framework supporting companies in the EU that is expected in the coming months. Under this anticipated new framework, EU countries would be able to either create […]