14

Feb

Spain defends use of EU aid as transparent after MEP’s doubts

Spain defended its management of billions of euros of European pandemic recovery funds as transparent, rejecting allegations of opacity by the chair of the European Parliament's budget control committee who…

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17

Jan

New rules needed to prevent NGOs being used by foreign actors – EPP Group

The EPP Group calls for new rules to prevent NGOs from being used by foreign actors, for funding transparency of NGOs, for a formal suspension of the S&D Chair of…

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17

Jan

EP reconvenes for first plenary of 2023 as Qatargate dominates proceedings

The European Parliament resumes plenary sessions in Strasbourg this week, where it will be voting for a new Vice President of the European Parliament, deciding its position on a new…

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11

Jan

Metsola to set out transparency plan to respond to EP scandal

The head of the European Parliament will set out a 14-point plan on Thursday to tighten within weeks rules for lawmakers on financial declarations and contacts with lobbyists, in a…

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14

Dec

Sakharov Prize 2022: European Parliament honours the Ukrainian People

Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize was awarded to the brave People of Ukraine, in a ceremony on 14 December.They were represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society at the…

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05

Dec

EP reaches deal on new rules to protect consumers from taking on too much debt

MEPs have reached a provisional deal with Council on new measures protecting consumers from credit card debt, overdrafts and loans unsuitable for their financial situation. Negotiators from Parliament and Council…

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22

Nov

European Parliament celebrates 70th anniversary

In a ceremony in Strasbourg’s hemicycle, MEPs marked the creation of the Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952, the EP’s forerunner. EP President Roberta Metsola…

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15

Nov

Energy crisis: MEPs back plans to boost the deployment of renewables

MEPs in the Industry, Energy and Research Committee shortened the maximum period to approve new installations from twelve to nine months, if located in the so-called "renewables acceleration areas". These…

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09

Nov

EP Socialists call for Croatian integration into Schengen

During today’s plenary debate, the S&D Group in the European Parliament has expressed its support for full Schengen membership for Croatia. The European Parliament is consulted as part of the…

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09

Nov

EPP calls for stronger enforcement of fiscal rules

The centre-right EPP group said that a credible economic governance framework is based on sound rules and their compliance and enforcement. “Unfortunately, the latter has not been the case for…

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25

Oct

Gozo ferries to be exempted from tougher environmental requirements after EP vote

The European Parliament has voted in favour of more ambitious EU rules aimed at improving the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, but Maltese MEP Josianne Cutajar…

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19

Oct

Український народ отримав премію Сахарова від Європарламенту-2022 / The Ukrainian people awarded EP 2022 Sakharov Prize

Український народ отримав премію Сахарова від Європарламенту-2022 Депутати Європарламенту нагородили хоробрий народ України в особі президента, обраних лідерів і громадянського суспільства премією Сахарова 2022-го року за свободу думки. Президентка Європейського…

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19

Oct

No true freedom without media freedom – Roberta Metsola

Freedom of speech cannot be taken for granted, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola told a Media Freedom Seminar in Strasbourg. “The reality is that this cannot be further away from…

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18

Oct

EP urges Member States to allow Romania and Bulgaria in Schengen area

The European Parliament has urged member states to allow Romania and Bulgaria to join the Schengen free-travel area without delay. In a resolution adopted earlier today, MEPs called on the…

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18

Oct

MEPs block Frontex budget after serious misconduct revealed

The European Parliament has refused to give its approval for the budget of Frontex, the border and coast guard agency. 345 MEPs voted in favour of the committee recommendation to…

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17

Oct

MEPs call on Maltese Government to take further action to address media freedom

MEPs across the political spectrum called on the Maltese Government to carry out reforms which enhance the rule of law and media freedom, as they paid tribute to assassinated journalist…

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06

Oct

MEPs call for “massive increase” of military assistance to Ukraine

(English, Maltese below) Депутати Європарламенту закликають суттєво збільшити військову допомогу Україні Євродепутати закликали всі країни та міжнародні організації однозначно засудити фіктивні референдуми в Україні та спробу Росії заволодіти територією насильно.…

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04

Oct

European parliament approves universal mobile devices chargers for 2024

The European Parliament approved new rules on Tuesday that will introduce in the European Union a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras by 2024, a world first…

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03

Oct

War in Ukraine, energy prices to dominate EP agenda in Strasbourg

The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats will be the focus of a debate in the Plenary session of the European…

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27

Sep

ECB boss pledges to MEPs to fight inflation and restore confidence

Members of the European Parliament voiced concerns about rising energy and food prices, and mortgage rates during a hearing with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. MEPs in the Economic…

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16

Sep

MEP Casa welcomes new proposal for a European Media Freedom Act

MEP and Co-Chair of the Media Working Group David Casa welcomed the proposal for a European Media Freedom Act, a legislative initiative by the European Commission that aims to improve…

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14

Sep

EU Commission President von der Leyen delivers State of the Union speech

LIVE BLOG Thank you for following us today. Below, you can find a round up of the key points raised by Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the…

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13

Sep

EP appoints Alessandro Chiocchetti as new Secretary General

Today the Bureau of the European Parliament appointed Mr Alessandro Chiocchetti as the institution’s new Secretary General. The newly appointed Secretary General will take up his functions on 1 January…

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07

Jun

European Parliament to tackle hundreds of amendments in key votes on climate policies

he European Parliament will vote this week on a raft of EU climate change policies designed to cut Europe's emissions over the next decade, with proposals facing multiple amendments and the outcome…

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29

Mar

EU elections: MEPs want transnational lists and all countries to vote on

The Constitutional Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has proposed a reform of the European Electoral Act defining common minimum electoral standards and a Union-wide constituency. With 19 votes to…

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14

Dec

EP committee agrees on new tech rules in landmark decision

A key European Parliament committee agreed on Tuesday to a ban on "dark patterns" that trick web users and advertising targeting minors as part of new rules aimed at U.S.…

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30

Nov

Common charger, migration and cyber-violence top busy EP agenda this week

Common charger, Covid-19, migration, cyber-violence are topping the European Parliament's busy agenda this week. MEPs from the internal market committee will start work on rules for a common charger for…

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19

Oct

UPDATED: War of words in Strasbourg as Polish PM rejects Council, Commission accusations

Updated 1015 - Polish PM accuses EU of overstepping competences Poland rejects European Union centralism, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday and accused the bloc of overstepping its competences,…

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19

Oct

Aftermath of Polish Constitutional judgement on EU law expected to dominate EP Plenary Session

The recent controversial judgement by Poland's Constitutional Court, which ruled that parts of EU law were incompatible with the country’s constitution, is expected to dominate proceedings today in Strasbourg as…

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05

Oct

EP Report to call on EU and Member States to turn declarations on disability rights into practice

The European Parliament will be voting on Wednesday on a report calling on the European Commission and Member States to implement a number of initiatives aimed at ensuring that the…

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28

Sep

Russia’s Navalny nominated for EU rights prize

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was nominated on Monday for the European Parliament's annual human rights prize as European Union lawmakers sought to keep the public spotlight on his pro-democracy network, which…

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27

Sep

EU should step up protection of workers from asbestos, MEPs say

The EU should do more to protect workers from asbestos, by reducing the allowed limit value and through more consistent screening of buildings, MEPs say in a resolution adopted today…

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24

Sep

Sakharov Prize 2021: European Parliament to announce candidates

MEPs will be presented with the nominees for this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a joint committee meeting on Monday afternoon. MEPs from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Development Committee and Subcommittee…

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21

Sep

EP concerned with human rights situation in Kenya, Cuba and the UAE

The European Parliament has adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Kenya, the United Arab Emirates and Cuba expressing concern on developments in these countries on three different…

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21

Sep

EP says China should be engaged by EU on climate, health, human rights issues

The EU should continue talking to China about global challenges like climate change and health crises, while raising its concerns over systemic human rights violations. In a report adopted by…

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16

Sep

MEPs call for stronger ECDC mandate after Covid experience

MEPs voted to extend the mandate of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) was adopted with 598 votes in favour, 84 against and 13 abstentions. EU member…

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27

Aug

Lead MEPs condemn barbaric attack at Kabul airport

Chairs David McAllister (EPP, DE, Committee on Foreign Affairs), Maria Arena (S&D, BE, Subcommittee on Human Rights), and Petras Auštrevičius (Renew, LT, Delegation for relations with Afghanistan) issued the following statement on Friday: “We condemn in…

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24

Aug

Afghanistan: provide humanitarian help to locals, MEPs urge

Europe must provide humanitarian aid, and reach unity on handling migration, according to MEPs speaking at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday morning. Speaking at the extraordinary meeting of the Committees…

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24

Aug

MEPs push for cancer survivors’ right to be forgotten in accessing financial services

The number of cancer survivors in the EU has now reached some 12 million people and is growing every year. Because of their medical history, some cancer survivors experience an…

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15

Jul

EP proposes new regulation on tackling cross-border threats

The European Parliament wants the EU to strengthen crisis prevention, preparedness and response when addressing future serious cross-border health threats. The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety…

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11

May

Metsola leads EP push for stronger protection of journalists

The European Parliament is strengthening its efforts at increasing the protection of journalists and combat efforts by organisatons, corporations and powerful individuals in silencing them. Through a report drawn up…

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29

Apr

MEPs deplore military build-up, attack in Czechia and jailing of Navalny

Parliament is deeply concerned by the recent Russian military build-up on Ukraine border and revelations of Russian agents behind explosions in Czechia In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs confirmed…

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29

Apr

EP insists COVID-19 certificate must facilitate free movement without discrimination

MEPs agreed that the new “EU COVID-19 certificate” - instead of Digital Green Certificate, as proposed by the Commission - should be in place for 12 months and not longer.…

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15

Apr

S&Ds lead support for EU-UK Agreement in committee but seek assurances ahead of final vote

Today in a joint vote by the foreign affairs and the international trade committees, the S&D Group is leading support for the consent vote on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation…

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26

Mar

Peripheral countries, islands should get more support in fighting climate change, EP says

The European Parliament stressed the need to better support the territories most affected by the transition towards climate neutrality, notably outermost regions and small islands, which have specific needs. Such…

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25

Mar

European Parliament fast-tracks procedure to adopt Digital Green Certificate by June

To facilitate its adoption by the summer, MEPs decided to accelerate the approval of the Digital Green Certificate, allowing for safe and free movement during the pandemic. With 468 votes…

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23

Mar

EPP backs digital vaccination certificate, Socialists wary of backdoor restrictions to free movement

The two major political groupings in the European Parliament have expressed their support in principle to the proposed a single European Vaccination Certificate (Digital Green Certificate). The proposal, put forward…

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17

Mar

‘EU is late on Covid-19 vaccine distribution – European Commission

The European Parliament discussed the Covid-19 vaccine in the presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last month. During the debate, the European Commission President admitted that the…

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17

Mar

US election ‘wake up call’ for disinformation

The US election call was a wake up call for the European Parliament on disinformation and its harmful effects. A panel discussing disinformation and defending democrary heard that the current…

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28

Feb

Orban threatens to pull Fidesz from EPP

Budapest (dpa) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to withdraw the ruling party Fidesz from the conservative European People's Party bloc in the European Parliament, he said in a letter published…

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26

Feb

MEPs push pharma companies to deliver on their vaccine commitments

MEPs strongly demanded clarity on vaccine deliveries and insisted that pharmaceutical companies honour their contracts. In a grilling session at the European Parliament, lawmakers tackled a number of issues, including…

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24

Feb

European strategy for data: what MEPs want

Data is at the heart of the EU's digital transformation that is influencing all aspects of society and the economy. It is necessary for the development of artificial intelligence, which is…

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23

Feb

COVID-19: MEPs to quiz CEOs of vaccine companies

MEPs will debate how to increase capacity and improve delivery of COVID-19 vaccines with pharmaceutical companies and Commissioners Breton and Kyriakides. On Thursday, Members of the Public Health (ENVI) and…

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11

Feb

MEPs call for tighter EU consumption and recycling rules

The European Parliament adopted comprehensive policy recommendations to achieve a carbon-neutral, sustainable, toxic-free and fully circular economy by 2050 at the latest. The report, adopted today with 574 votes in…

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21

Jan

MEP Alfred Sant questions transparency of EU strategy for Covid-19 vaccinations

Labour MEP Alfred Sant has questioned the implementation of the EU global strategy on COVID-19 vaccinations and said that many questions remain over the transparency of the whole deployment process…

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20

Jan

Right to disconnect an important test for Europe’s commitment towards fundamental rights of workers

A report calling on the European Commission to introduce legislative action on the right to disconnect has been described as an important test in favour of workers' fundamental rights. Maltese…

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19

Jan

UK and EU27 citizens in the UK to remain part of EP Communication programmes

The European Parliament reaffirms its will to continue to engage with young generations of UK citizens and EU27 citizens resident in the UK. Following its decision in February 2019 to…

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