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The threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan MEPs condemn in the strongest possible terms the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sudan, in particular the atrocities taking place during the ongoing siege of the city of El-Obeid by the Rapid […]

28th tax regime In a debate with Commissioner Dubravka Šuica starting at 10.30, MEPS will outline their proposals for a coherent tax system to accompany the proposed “EU Inc.” harmonised business format, designed to boost cross-border investment. They will vote on the report at noon. John SCHRANZ (+32) 498 98 14 02 @EP_Economics Child sexual […]

Parliament hails the Moldovan government’s steady progress on EU-related reforms despite significant internal and external challenges, not least persistent hostile Russian interference in the country’s internal affairs. MEPs welcome the opening of accession negotiations on the ”fundamentals cluster”, which includes the judiciary and fundamental rights, freedom and security, and financial control. They urge EU member […]

The EU-Mexico modernised global agreement (MGA) will replace the current framework, in place since 2000, promoting new opportunities for business, sustainable development and the fight against corruption. MEPs endorsed the MGA by 479 votes to 119, with 65 abstentions. The interim trade agreement (iTA), approved by 474 votes to 131, with 60 abstentions, covers the […]

Assessing Ukraine’s progress on reforms relating to its EU membership application process, the European Parliament welcomed the opening of the first fundamental cluster of accession negotiations in June 2026 and hoped that subsequent clusters would follow soon. With 460 votes in favour, 136 against, and 59 abstentions, the Parliament asked for a constructive discussion on […]

Progress towards EU membership entails not only adopting reforms, but also implementing them thoroughly and fully, warn MEPs in a report on Serbia adopted on Wednesday by 468 votes in favour, 116 against and with 79 abstentions. There is a persistent gap between Serbia’s legislative alignment with EU rules and its actual implementation of reforms […]

Outcome of June European Council From 9.00, MEPs and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will debate the outcome of the 18-19 June European Council. At the meeting in Brussels, leaders met with President Zelenskyy to discuss the situation in Ukraine. They also focused on the situation in the Middle East, the 2028-2034 EU long-term budget, security and […]

Welcoming Ireland’s Taoiseach, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said, “We are entering a critical six months for our continent. With the Irish Presidency’s leadership and focus on competitiveness, security and values, we are pulling in the same direction. The coming months are an opportunity to act together on some transformative files and deliver the progress […]

MEPs decided to fast-track the changes to the EU common agricultural policy (CAP) as proposed by the Commission, to ensure farmers get aid in time to buy fertilisers for the next growing season. To prevent a decline in production or food quality and growing prices for consumers, farmers will be able to receive liquidity support […]

By 642 votes to 13, and with one abstention, MEPs backed the proposed release from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), to be distributed as follows: Spain, €120.55 million; Romania, €14.34 million, and Cyprus, €9.21 million. Spain and Cyprus have already received advance payments (€30 million and €2.3 million respectively) to assist their initial recovery […]