Category: _EU Parliament News

With 228 votes in favour, 311 against, and 92 abstentions, MEPs rejected the Commission proposal, closing EP first reading on extending an existing derogation of the ePrivacy Directive. The purpose of the proposed extension was to continue temporary measures while negotiations continue on a long-term legal framework to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online. […]

On Thursday, MEPs approved the Commission’s proposal to mobilise €1.8 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 420 workers who lost their jobs following the decision by Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM Gruppe to cease production. The report was adopted with 584 votes in favour, 39 against and 13 abstentions. […]

On Thursday, MEPs approved the mobilisation of funds from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 416 workers made redundant following the bankruptcy of home decor retailer Casa International in Belgium. The report was adopted with 575 votes in favour, 48 against and 10 abstentions. The EGF will co-finance a €2.3 million […]

The texts, if agreed with EU member states, will eliminate most tariffs on US industrial goods and provide preferential market access for a wide range of US seafood and agricultural goods, in line with the commitments made in summer 2025 between the EU and the US. Suspension clause MEPs strengthened the proposed suspension clause, which […]

The report, adopted on Thursday with 371 votes in favour, 146 against and 80 abstentions, acknowledges the importance of the flagship Global Gateway Initiative for the EU’s geostrategic ambitions. Launched in December 2021 as a €300 billion infrastructure initiative, for it to achieve its ambitions MEPs believe the Commission must promote the Global Gateway effectively […]

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted its position on a simplification (“omnibus”) proposal amending the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), by 569 votes in favour, 45 against, and with 23 abstentions. The proposal would delay the application of certain rules on high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems, to ensure that guidance and standards to help companies with […]

With 389 votes in favour, 206 against and 32 abstentions, the European Parliament agreed to proceed to the next stage of the legislative process for an updated EU common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU. The plenary vote took place following three separate requests by the S&D, Greens/EFA, and […]

The new rules broaden the scope of banks covered by the EU’s legislation on bank failure, better protecting taxpayer money. They also empower authorities to manage potential bank failures more effectively and harmonise depositor protection across the EU. Stronger protection for depositors and better access to resolution funding In insolvency or resolution proceedings, the deposit […]

The directive, provisionally agreed between Parliament and Council in December 2025, sets out common definitions of corruption offences, including bribery, misappropriation, obstruction of justice, trading in influence, unlawful exercise of functions, illicit enrichment linked to corruption, concealment, and private-sector corruption, and harmonises rules on sanctions. The directive was adopted with 581 votes in favour, 21 […]

EU-US trade relations Starting the day at 9.00, MEPs and Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis will discuss two legislative proposals implementing tariff aspects of the July 2025 Turnberry Agreement with the US. The deal would eliminate most tariffs on US industrial and agricultural goods. Nevertheless, should the US deviate from its commitments, the proposal contains safeguard clauses […]