Category: _EU Parliament News

Parliament argues the cost of non-enlargement would exceed that of new members joining the EU, risking the creation of geopolitical grey zones vulnerable to antagonistic foreign influence. The report notes that Montenegro and Albania have already set ambitious objectives for concluding their accession negotiations by the end of 2026 and 2027 respectively. The EU should […]

In a first report, MEPs set out a vision for a stronger and more integrated EU single market for defence, to build credible deterrence and strengthen the European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB). They call for increased and long-term EU funding, common procurement and life-cycle management, simplified regulations, and incentives for cross-border integration to […]

Economic priorities The resolution on economic priorities, adopted with 392 votes in favour, 219 against and 18 abstentions, notes some worrying economic trends, notably on public debt, economic growth and inflation. MEPs point to the fact that the so-called “escape clauses” in the EU’s revised economic governance rules – which allow for the temporary suspension […]

In their report, adopted by 458 votes in favour, 72 votes against, and 98 abstentions, MEPs say jobs in women-dominated sectors are generally lower paid and undervalued, despite younger women increasingly outperforming younger men in education. Improving the labour market participation and working conditions of women could, they argue, help address skills and labour shortages […]

With 458 in favour, 103 against and 63 abstentions, the European Parliament has endorsed a temporary extension of a current derogation of the ePrivacy Directive – due to expire on 3 April 2026 – so that an agreement on the long-term legal framework to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online can be reached. While […]

A Commission proposal to mobilise €1.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 267 workers laid off following the bankruptcy and closure of Tupperware Belgium in February 2025 won Parliament’s support on Wednesday. The decision was adopted by 562 votes in favour and 53 against, with 19 abstentions. The […]

The updated text builds on an existing 2010 agreement and reflects more than a decade of institutional practice, as well as how Parliament’s role has evolved in that time. The revised agreement reinforces Parliament’s democratic prerogatives by ensuring a more comprehensive, timely and detailed flow of information from the Commission. It strengthens parliamentary scrutiny of […]

Situation in the Middle East and March European Council Starting at 9.00, this session’s key debate, with Marilena Raouna, Cyprus’s Deputy Minister for European Affairs, and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, will focus on the US-Israeli military operation against the Iranian regime, its consequences, and the need to support the […]

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “The courage of women who refuse to stay silent continues to shape our societies. The European Parliament will always stand with them – defending equality, combating all forms of abuse online and offline and removing the barriers that prevent women from participating fully in public life.” Jackie Fox recounted […]

The final report of the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis, adopted by 367 votes in favour and 166 against, with 84 abstentions, emphasises that millions of Europeans face precarious living conditions due to the housing crisis, and calls for EU initiatives to help address rising prices and shortages by supporting construction and renovation. Improving […]