This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs approved a revamp of EU fiscal rules making them clearer, more investment friendly, better tailored to each country’s situation, and more flexible. The new rules, approved on Tuesday, were provisionally agreed upon between European Parliament and member state negotiators in February. Focus on investments MEPs […]New EU fiscal rules approved by MEPs
April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs approved a revamp of EU fiscal rules making them clearer, more investment friendly, better tailored to each country’s situation, and more flexible. The new rules, approved on Tuesday, were provisionally agreed upon between European Parliament and member state negotiators in February. Focus on investments MEPs […]MEPs approve trade support measures for Ukraine with protection for EU farmers
April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed the extension of temporary trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine, while protecting EU farmers. With 428 votes in favour, 131 against and 44 abstentions, MEPs backed extending the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural products for another year, […]EU pharmaceutical policy: MEPs support comprehensive reform
March 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs adopted their proposals to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines. On Tuesday, the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee adopted its position on the new directive (66 votes in favour, […]MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine
March 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed the renewal of trade liberalisation measures for Moldova and amended the proposal on Ukraine to reinforce safeguards for EU farmers. Parliament voted with 347 votes in favour, 117 against and 99 abstentions to amend the Commission’s proposal to suspend import duties and […]Energy efficiency of buildings: MEPs adopt plans to decarbonise the sector
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted plans, already agreed upon with Council, to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector. The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to progressively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in […]Environmental crimes: MEPs adopt extended list of offences and sanctions
February 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules on environmental crimes and related sanctions. The new directive, agreed with the Council on 16 November 2023, was adopted with 499 votes in favour, 100 against and 23 abstentions. It contains an updated list of criminal offences including illegal timber […]MEPs back stricter rules to ensure children’s toys are safe
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new rules aim to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market and protect children better from toy-related risks. On Tuesday, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee approved its position on an update of EU rules on toy […]New Genomic Techniques: MEPs back rules to support green transition of farmers
February 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. For a more sustainable and resilient food system, MEPs support a simpler process for NGT plants equivalent to conventional plants, while others must follow stricter rules. Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with member states on the Commission proposal on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), which alter […]Child sexual abuse online: MEPs endorse one-off extension of current rules
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs have adopted a draft position to extend the exemption to EU e-Privacy rules until May 2025 to allow the detection of Child Sexual Abuse Material online. On Wednesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed a draft Parliament position on extending temporary rules to allow […]New Genomic Techniques: MEPs want to ban all patents for NGT plants
January 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To make our food system more sustainable and resilient, MEPs support new rules for some NGT plants, but those not equivalent to conventional plants must follow stricter rules. The Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety on Wednesday adopted its position on the Commission […]Israel-Hamas war: MEPs call for a permanent ceasefire under two conditions
January 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs demand that all hostages are immediately and unconditionally released and the terrorist organisation Hamas is dismantled. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs express their deepest sorrow over the innocent victims on both sides. They call for a permanent ceasefire and to restart […]Frontex: MEPs want an effective border agency compliant with fundamental rights
December 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In a resolution, MEPs highlight the need for a well-functioning European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to help member states manage the EU’s external borders. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution wrapping up the fact-finding investigation by the Working Group on […]Energy efficiency of buildings: MEPs strike deal with Council
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs and the Spanish Presidency of the Council informally agreed on Thursday on plans to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector. The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]Anti-SLAPP: MEPs reach deal with member states to defend critical voices
December 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The rules aim to ensure the EU-wide protection of journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings The new law will apply in cross-border cases and protect people and organisations active in areas like fundamental rights, the environment, the fight against disinformation and corruption investigations against abusive court proceedings […]MEPs adopt EU budget 2024: focus on research, youth and external challenges
November 22, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. With next year’s EU budget, MEPs secured better and more effective support to address global challenges and support young people and research.In a deal with member states reached on Saturday, 11 November, Parliament obtained an additional €666.5 million for its priorities on top of […]COP28: MEPs want to end all subsidies for fossil fuel globally by 2025
November 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. COP28 is a key moment to boost collective ambition on climate action and support Need to increase international climate financing Triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency by 2030, restore biodiversity Parliament adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will […]EU Nature restoration law: MEPs strike deal to restore 20% of EU’s land and sea
November 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new law, agreed with member states, sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. Late on Thursday evening, negotiators from the Parliament […]Euro 7: MEPs support new rules to cut down pollutant emissions
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are ready to start talks with EU governments on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks. On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating position on revamping EU rules for type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles (Euro […]COP28: MEPs want all countries to strengthen their climate commitments
November 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment Committee adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will take stock of the progress on implementing the Paris Agreement. With 56 votes in favour, nine against and one abstention, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food […]MEPs back plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New legislation aims to strengthen the business case for decarbonisation in Europe The Act supports manufacturing of the key technologies needed to achieve EU’s decarbonisation objectives MEPs propose faster authorisation procedures and net-zero industry clusters The legislation voted on by the Industry Committee on […]Frontex: MEPs want an effective border agency compliant with fundamental rights
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Scale down operations in member states where there are allegations of lack of respect of EU values Concern over the situation in Greece, Lithuania and Hungary MEPs acknowledge managerial changes but call for more to ensure transparency and respect of EU principles The Civil […]European elections 2024: MEPs’ proposals for the lead candidate system
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Call for an interinstitutional agreement on the procedure to elect the Commission President Proposals to increase turnout, ensure citizens can exercise their right to vote and accessible participation The Committee on Constitutional Affairs is proposing ways to enhance the democratic aspects of the upcoming […]MEPs support CO2 emissions reduction targets for trucks and buses
October 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to strengthen EU CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles, which include buses, trucks and trailers. The report was adopted on Tuesday with 48 votes in favour, 36 against and one abstention. It says that strengthening CO2 emission […]MEPs condemn Hamas attack on Israel and call for a humanitarian pause
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament strongly condemns Hamas’ terrorist attacks and recognises Israel’s right to defend itself in compliance with international humanitarian law Humanitarian assistance to Gaza must be stepped up, whilst ensuring that no EU money directly or indirectly finances terrorism The entirety of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary […]MEPs condemn Hamas attack on Israel and call for a humanitarian pause
October 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has condemned Hamas’ despicable terrorist attacks against Israel while expressing serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. In the resolution adopted on Thursday with 500 votes in favour, 21 against and 24 abstentions, MEPs strongly condemn the brutal attacks, express […]Euro 7: MEPs back new rules to reduce road transport emissions
October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to lower pollutant emissions and set battery durability requirements for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks.On Thursday, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted its position on revamping EU rules for type-approval and […]Greening the bond markets: MEPs approve new standard to fight greenwashing
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. First standard in the world to define green bonds Issuers complying with the standard also commit to green transition plans Rules also regulate external reviewers of European green bonds MEPs on Thursday adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green […]Nagorno-Karabakh: MEPs demand review of EU relations with Azerbaijan
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Condemning Azerbaijan’s violent seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh, MEPs call for sanctions against those responsible and for the EU to review its relations with Baku. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament strongly condemns Azerbaijan’s pre-planned and unjustified military attack against Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September, which MEPs say constitutes a gross violation of international law and human […]Exposure to asbestos: MEPs adopt law to protect workers more robustly
October 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament approved new rules to protect EU workers from the health risks related to asbestos and to improve the early detection of asbestos. On Tuesday, plenary adopted with 614 votes in favour, 2 against and 4 abstentions a directive, already agreed with member states, […]MEPs adopt new trade tool to defend EU from economic blackmail
October 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new trade instrument is primarily meant as a deterrent, but it will allow the EU to fight economic coercion and respond with its own countermeasures. With 578 votes to 24 and 19 abstentions. Parliament approved on Tuesday a new trade instrument to enable […]MEPs argue for a top up to multi-annual budget for crisis response
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Revision of EU multiannual financial framework (MFF) urgent to tackle current challenges caused by multiple crises Commission’s proposal for a revision needs more ambition MEPs add €10 billion for 2024-2027 to boost areas like migration, external challenges, the EU’s strategic autonomy, and to enhance […]Reduce demand and protect people in prostitution, say MEPs
September 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Different regulations across the EU lead to organised crime People in prostitution are marginalised and criminalised, hindering their access to essential services Reducing demand would prevent and decrease human trafficking Commission should develop common EU guidelines guaranteeing fundamental rights for people in prostitution Parliament […]Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs back plan to boost digital products security
July 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New cyber resilience rules adopted on Wednesday will establish a uniform set of cybersecurity requirements for all digital products in the European Union. The draft cyber resilience act approved by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee aims to ensure that products with digital features, […]
