The Transport research arena is the largest European research and technology conference on transport and mobility. As a platform for dialogue, the conference facilitates the sharing of knowledge and expertise to address the transport sector’s most pressing challenges.

The European Ocean Days is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions focused on key ocean-related themes, all designed to encourage participants to contribute to a shared vision for the prosperity, competitiveness, security and sustainability of our ocean.

The European Maritime Day provides a platform to showcase the diversity of maritime sectors and activities, raising awareness among European citizens of the vital role the seas play in our daily lives.

The EU Agri-Food Days are the forum for stakeholders to discuss the outlook of European agriculture, agricultural market trends, food security, sustainability, digital technologies and data flows.

In plenary sittings, the 705 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet in Strasbourg or Brussels to vote on European laws and take position on issues through debates. MEPs sit in political groups. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached Members.

The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It is composed of the heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states, the European Council President and the Commission President.

On Tuesday MEPs approved a safeguard clause for the EU-Mercosur agreement to prevent imports from Mercosur countries harming Europe’s agriculture sector.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Part of the ReArm Europe plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The financial aid aims to help laid-off workers re-enter the labour market following the bankruptcy of Sweden’s Northvolt AB.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

MEPs adopted new rules on Tuesday introducing more flexibility and support for farmers in complying with the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP).Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

On Tuesday, Parliament approved a provisional agreement between MEPs and EU governments on updated sustainability reporting and due diligence rules for companies.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Following the decision to apply its so-called urgency procedure, MEPs will vote on the proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine at the January 2026 plenary session.Committee on BudgetsCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

President Metsola awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize to the representatives of the two journalists, who are imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia, at a ceremony on Tuesday in Strasbourg.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Tuesday 16 December Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

On Monday evening, Parliament’s public health committee adopted its proposals to enhance the availability of key medicines in the EU.Committee on Public Health Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

On Monday, MEPs from four committees approved new proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness in the face of security challenges.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2025 - […]