Category: _EU Parliament News

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 […]

Protecting the EU’s eastern borders Wrapping up Tuesday’s debate, MEPS will vote at noon on a resolution on EU sovereignty and security. This comes in response to a growing number of security threats and drone incursions attributed to Russia and affecting various EU countries, including the Baltic States, Finland and Romania. Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS(+32) 470 […]

Albania In a report adopted by 483 votes in favour, 103 against and 70 abstentions, MEPs welcome Albania’s swift progress in recent years, calling on the authorities to ensure legislation adopted is implemented fully. Despite its progress, Parliament says that Albania still faces several challenges, such as overcoming internal political polarisation and improving the country’s […]

Georgia With serious continued democratic backsliding in Georgia, MEPs regret that the ruling Georgian Dream party has not taken any steps to reverse the negative trends. The report highlights that EU and member states’ engagement with the Georgian authorities should be strictly conditional on their taking tangible and verifiable steps to reverse the course of […]

The new rules seek to simplify and speed up procedures, with full respect for fundamental rights and international law, including the principle of non-refoulement and the prohibition of collective expulsions, while preventing abuses and unauthorised movements within the EU. The informal deal reached on 1 June with the Council was approved by plenary, with 418 […]