Category: _EU Parliament News

European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, today revealed the names of the first laureates of the newly established European Order of Merit, a recognition of significant contributions to European integration and the promotion and defence of European values. “Europe has always been built by people. Bridging divides, breaking barriers, overthrowing dictatorships and overcoming crises for a […]

With 460 votes in favour, 68 votes against and 91 abstentions, the vote confirms the opinion of the Economic and Monetary affairs committee which gave a favourable opinion on the 26th February. The post of Vice-President of the European Central Bank (ECB) is becoming vacant as a result of the end of mandate of Spain’s […]

Tackling the EU housing crisisFirst on the agenda, at 9.00, is a debate with Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen on Parliament’s proposals to address Europe’s housing crisis. Responding to the precarious living conditions currently experienced by millions of Europeans, the recommendations cover key aspects of the crisis, including the need to boost investment, cut […]

With 41 in favour 32 against and 1 abstention, MEPs in the Civil Liberties Committee adopted their amendments to the Commission proposal to overhaul EU return procedures, presented in March 2025. According to the draft law, a decision to return has to be issued to any non-EU national staying illegally in a member state by […]

Events in Iran and the Middle East Referring to the events unfolding in Iran and the Middle East in recent days, President Roberta Metsola reminded MEPs of the 47 years of brutal repression the Iranian people have suffered, and of Parliament’s proud history of standing with those people. Condemning Iran’s indiscriminate and desperate attacks on […]

Last-minute press briefing at 16:30The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16:30. You can follow the last-minute briefing live. Journalists wishing to take part and ask questions should please connect via Interactio. Tackling the gender pay and pension gapsIn a debate starting at around […]

When: Tuesday 10 March 2026, 17.30 CET Where: Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room (WEISS N -1/201), European Parliament in Strasbourg and via Interactio. You can also follow it via Parliament’s webstreaming. Interpretation will be available in English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and Polish. Background On 18 December 2024, Parliament established a Special Committee on […]

When: Monday 9 March at 16.30 Where: Daphne Caruana Galizia Press room and via Interactio Key topics this week include: Debate on the US-Israel military operation against the Iranian regime and on the 19-20 March EU summit. Tackling Europe’s housing crisis: debate and vote on the recommendations by Parliament’s special committee on housing Debate and […]

When: Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 15.00 CET Where: Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room (WEISS N -1/201), European Parliament in Strasbourg and via Interactio platfrom. With: General rapporteur for the 2027 Budget, Nils Ušakovs (S&D, LV). Interpretation will be provided in English, French, Germany, Spanish and Latvian. The press conference will also be live streamed. On […]

When: Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 15.30 CET Where: Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room (WEISS N -1/201), European Parliament in Strasbourg and via Interactio platfrom. With: General rapporteur for the 2027 Budget, NilsUšakovs (S&D, LV). Interpretation will be provided in English, French, Germany,Spanish and Latvian. The press conference will also be live streamed. On Wednesday, Parliament […]