08

Jun

EP Pushes New Workplace Safety Drive Amid Rising Accident Concerns

The European Parliament has approved a major new initiative aimed at reducing workplace accidents and strengthening worker protection across the European Union, as concerns continue to grow over fatalities and…

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08

Jun

EU Tightens Foreign Investment Rules in Critical Industries

The European Union has approved new rules aimed at tightening the screening of foreign investments in strategic sectors, marking a major shift in Europe’s approach towards economic security and protection…

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19

May

Former anti-communist leader Lech Walesa awarded European Order of Merit

Former Polish president and anti-communist icon Lech Wałęsa was among the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, receiving the EU’s highest distinction during a ceremony held…

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28

Apr

MEPs Back Bigger EU Spending Plan but Funding Question Still Open

The European Parliament has thrown its weight behind demands for a bigger long-term EU budget, approving its position for negotiations on the bloc’s next seven-year financial framework for 2028 to…

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25

Apr

Clicks over truth: Experts warn disinformation is being driven by profit and AI

Disinformation is no longer spreading only through fringe actors or political agitators, but through a digital system that rewards outrage, sensationalism and engagement above accuracy, experts warned during a conference…

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14

Apr

MEPs close in on position on EU budget negotiations

The European Parliament is moving closer to finalising its position on the EU’s next long-term budget, setting the stage for a key institutional milestone in shaping the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial…

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14

Apr

EP Approves Stronger Rules For Managing Failing Banks Across Bloc

EU lawmakers have approved new rules aimed at strengthening how failing banks are managed, extending protections to a wider range of institutions and depositors across the bloc. The proposed framework…

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14

Apr

EU Plans New Category to Prevent Regulatory ‘Cliff Edge’ for Expanding Companies

EU lawmakers have moved to introduce new rules aimed at boosting the competitiveness of so-called “small mid-cap” (SMC) companies, as part of wider efforts to prevent firms from facing sharp…

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26

Mar

European Parliament Pushes for Stronger EU-Canada Ties and Sets Conditions on EU-US Trade Deal

The European Parliament has called for stronger relations between the European Union and Canada, emphasising cooperation in security, trade, and multilateral coordination. In a resolution approved by a strong majority,…

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11

Mar

Middle East War has already cost European citizens €3 Billion – VDL tells EP

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament today that in just ten days of conflict in the Middle East, fossil fuel imports have cost the EU…

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19

Feb

S&D Presses Brussels Over Role in Controversial ‘Board of Peace’

The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament has demanded urgent clarification from the European Commission over its participation in the first meeting of the so-called “Board of…

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04

Feb

Inflation top issue Maltese want European Parliament to act on – Eurobarometer

The rising cost of living has emerged as the major issue that Maltese citizens want the European Parliament to address, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey published today. The European-wide…

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27

Jan

Holocaust Remembrance: “Never again should not be an empty promise” – Metsola

Updated 1300 The European Parliament dedicated a special plenary session marking the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp in 1945. The date…

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21

Jan

Investors protection rules strengthened as EP and Council reach major agreement

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an informal agreement on new EU rules aimed at strengthening protections for retail investors, improving access to quality financial products, and encouraging…

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09

Jan

EP Voices Support for Iran Protesters as Unrest Intensifies and Death Toll Rises

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has voiced strong support for protesters in Iran as nationwide demonstrations continue to spread and authorities intensify their crackdown, with dozens reported killed and widespread…

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11

Dec

Cyprus to seek to strengthen EU’s strategic autonomy during Council Presidency

President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, has set out two key priorities for Cyprus’ upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union: strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy…

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10

Dec

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement to scale back sustainability reporting

The European Council's Presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to significantly scale back sustainability reporting and corporate due diligence obligations, as part of a wider push…

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25

Nov

EP Building glows in orange to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

The European Parliament building in Strasbourg was illuminated in orange to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The choice of colour symbolises a commitment to…

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20

Nov

European Parliament pushes for tougher rules to shield children from addictive online platforms

The European Parliament is stepping up pressure for stronger, EU-wide protections for children online, warning that the digital environment has evolved faster than the safeguards designed to protect minors. With…

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11

Nov

Leftist MEPs welcome ECJ decision to upholds EU Minimum Wage Directive

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the EU directive on adequate minimum wages remains valid, rejecting Denmark’s challenge that the bloc had overstepped its powers by legislating…

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30

Oct

Metsola calls for renewal of EU-US relationship

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has called for a renewal of the Transatlantic alliance, describing it as essential to safeguarding peace, prosperity and democratic resilience in a world facing increasing…

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26

Oct

A fairer and enforceable EU law for the fisheries sector in the Mediterranean

The European Union has formally signed into law a regulation strengthening its capacity to address unsustainable fishing practices by third countries, marking a significant evolution in EU fisheries governance and…

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14

Oct

MEPs back rollback of corporate sustainability Rules amid industry pressure

The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has approved a major scaling back of the EU’s proposed sustainability and due diligence rules for companies, a move hailed by industry but sharply…

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08

Oct

MEPs call for EU climate policy to remain ambitious

The European Union’s environmental policy must remain ambitious while safeguarding the competitiveness of the European economy and promoting social inclusion, according to a resolution adopted by the European Parliament’s Committee…

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02

Oct

MEP Agius pledges to amplify voices of persons with disabilities in EU strategy

MEP Peter Agius has pledged to amplify the voices of persons with disabilities in the European Parliament as the EU updates its strategy on disability rights, highlighting their societal contribution.…

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