Category: _EU Parliament News

Four MEPs from Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee travelled to La Réunion, France, from 26 to 28 May to meet with the secretary general in charge of European affairs alongside other government officials. They also visited initiatives working to boost La Réunion’s economy and labour market, such as the maritime cluster, an innovation hub […]

In a report adopted in plenary by 263 votes to 83 and with 154 abstentions, MEPs state that access to care is a fundamental right and urge EU countries to address gender inequality across all forms of care. MEPs advocate for a “care society” that prioritises home and community-based services, intergenerational solidarity, and independent living. […]

In remembrance of victims of accidents at work and of occupational diseases, MEPs are asking for 8 August to be designated the European Day in Remembrance of the Victims of Accidents at Work and for the Protection and Dignity of Workers. The day would aim to raise awareness, they argue, about the importance of prevention […]

Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran MEPs express their solidarity with the Iranian people, who are facing the largest mass murder of protestors in the country’s history. They strongly condemn the death penalty as a measure to deter political mobilisation and call for its abolishment. MEPs deplore the […]

On Thursday, with 440 in favour, 49 against and 84 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a modernisation of the legal framework that applies to victims of crime. Key improvements include: strengthening the rights of victims during criminal proceedings, including through information and emotional support at court premises, with a new right to privacy and non-disclosure of a […]

With 369 votes in favour, 126 against and 84 abstentions, the European Parliament agreed to proceed to the next stage of the legislative process of reviewing the requirements for periodic roadworthiness tests for cars. Under the confirmed mandate, MEPs are in favour of providing drivers with more ways to get a car checked, but do […]

The Conference of Presidents strongly rejects the recent unfounded and dangerous allegations made by the Russian Federation against Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania, including claims that the Baltic states are preparing hostile actions against Russia or allowing their territory or airspace or military facilities to be used for attacks against Russia. Allegations which […]

Hantavirus: EU health preparedness From around 10.00, MEPs and Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas will assess EU emergency coordination and preparedness for health crises, in the wake of the hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged wildlife expedition ship MV Hondius earlier this month. Dana POPP(+32) 470 95 17 07@EP_PublicHealth “Stop Destroying Videogames” citizens’ initiative At 9.00, MEPs and […]

In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 347 votes for, 165 against and 25 abstentions, MEPs say they are deeply concerned about the deterioration of respect for democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights in Slovakia. Systemic deficiencies, they say, are endangering the protection of the EU’s financial interests. MEPs want Commission to assess […]

Breaking down barriers to the single market This session’s key debate, on the single market and the need for certainty and predictability for EU business, starts at 9.00. MEPs will be joined by Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the barriers identified by the Commission in its European single market strategy and by […]