Category: _EU Parliament News

WHEN: Tuesday 23 June (opening session 9.00-10.15) WHERE: European Parliament, Brussels Members of Russian democratic forces, anti-war activists, civil society representatives and academics will get together in Brussels with representatives of EU institutions, EU members states and international partners and experts on Tuesday. The high-level conference, hosted by the European Parliament, with the support of […]

On Tuesday, 23 June, European Parliament leaders will meet with Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and government ministers. They will also hold meetings at the Houses of the Oireachtas, including with the Ceann Comhairle and the Cathaoirleach, speakers of the two houses of parliament. Discussions are expected to centre around the priorities […]

On enlargement, welcoming the opening of the first accession negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, Metsola said the decision sent a powerful signal that: “Enlargement is no longer a distant promise. It is here, it is happening.” Describing enlargement as a “win-win” and referring to Parliament’s most recent progress reports, she said: “We need to […]

On the sidelines of the European Council today in Brussels, the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission signed a joint declaration entitled “Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”. The declaration sets out their […]

Following the signature of the Joint Declaration on the EU legislative priorities for 2026 and of the ‘One Europe, One Market’ Roadmap, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have worked closely together to effectively deliver on all priorities identified therein. Progress will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. The June 2026 Progress Review […]

Representing the European Parliament at the summit, President Roberta Metsola will address heads of state or government on 18 June at around 18.00. This will be followed by a press conference. When: press conference at around 19.00 on 18 June Where: European Council press room and EbS During the meeting, EU leaders are expected to […]

Drone incursions and airspace violations of EU territory are not isolated incidents but an integral part of Russia’s broader strategy of intimidation of the EU and its allies, according to MEPs. These hostile acts are compounded by an aggressive disinformation campaign seeking to intimidate people living in these areas, spread fear, damage the local economy […]

In a resolution approved by 283 votes to 199 and 85 abstentions, MEPs say that after five decades of a communist regime Cuba is close to being a failed state. They stress that the current humanitarian emergency -89% of families living in extreme poverty- is “not the product of any external embargo but the direct […]

Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera MEPs strongly condemn the Ortega-Murillo regime’s systematic repression, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances and crimes against humanity. They deplore the persecution of Christian churches, indigenous peoples, civil society and political opponents, and call for a prompt investigation into […]

The agreement reached by Parliament and Council at the end of 2025 was adopted with 437 votes in favour, 112 against and 20 abstentions. Circular design and use of recycled materials According to the new rules, all new vehicles must be designed so as to allow the easy removal of as many parts and components […]