Category: _EU Parliament News

The report, to be debated in plenary on Monday afternoon and voted on Tuesday, builds on Parliament’s long-standing position that the absence of consent must be the central element in rape proceedings. It calls for legislation to complement the 2024 EU directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The text also advocates alignment […]

The report on the Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report and recent developments, to be debated in plenary on Tuesday and voted on Wednesday, warns of limited progress on the Commission’s recommendations and highlights serious issues relating to judicial independence, corruption, media freedom and pluralism, and the safety of journalists. The text also raises the […]

Speaking to EU leaders, Parliament President Metsola focused on three topics: The situation in the Middle East and its impact on energy prices, the ‘One Europe One Market’ Roadmap and the Multiannual Financial Framework. She also welcomed the adoption of the 20th sanctions package against Russia and the release of the €90 billion loan for […]

On the sidelines of the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Cyprus, 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 the “One Europe, One Market Roadmap”. This agreement demonstrates the […]

Representing the European Parliament at the informal summit, President Roberta Metsola will address heads of state or government on 24 April. At their meeting, the heads of state or government are expected to focus on the next EU long-term budget 2028-2034 (Multiannual Financial Framework). Leaders are also set to address the situation in the Middle […]

WHEN: Friday 24 April at 11.00 WHERE: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics next week include: Debate and vote on MEPs’ position on the 2028-2034 EU budget (multiannual financial framework – MFF) Debate on the ongoing Middle East crisis and its implications for energy prices and fertiliser availability Debate and […]

A provisional agreement on modernised rules to coordinate national social security systems was reached between negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council on Wednesday. The new rules focus on facilitating labour mobility within the EU, while safeguarding workers’ social rights in cross-border situations. If confirmed, the provisional agreement would update EU rules for unemployment […]

The 2028-2034 EU budget (the multiannual financial framework – MFF) should be set at 1.27% of EU GNI, with debt servicing for the NextGenerationEU recovery fund (0.11% of GNI) outside the budget ceilings, according to the interim report adopted by the Budgets Committee with 26 votes, 9 against and 5 abstentions. This represents a 10% […]

With 45 votes in favour, no votes against, and 10 abstentions, Employment and Social Affairs Committee MEPs approved the sixth revision of the carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances directive (CMRD), which includes new exposure limit values for certain dangerous chemicals, based on the latest scientific data. New exposure limit values MEPs backed new limit values […]

“The LUX Audience Award shines a light on films that open our eyes to experiences beyond our own. This year’s winner, Deaf, does exactly that – with courage, warmth, and rare authenticity. “Director Eva Libertad gives us an unforgettable window into the life of a deaf woman navigating motherhood in a world not built for […]