This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday evening, Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs hosted competition commissioner Vestager to discuss the recent nomination of chief competition economist Fiona Scott Morton. During the debate, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager explained what led her and the Commission to choose US […]MEPs quiz commissioner Vestager about nomination of chief economist
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday evening, Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs hosted competition commissioner Vestager to discuss the recent nomination of chief competition economist Fiona Scott Morton. During the debate, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager explained what led her and the Commission to choose US […]MEPs call on EU and Türkiye to look for alternative ways to cooperate
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Foreign Affairs Committee urge the EU and Türkiye to break the current deadlock and find “a parallel and realistic framework” for EU-Türkiye relations. Unless there is a drastic change of course by the Turkish government, Türkiye’s EU accession process cannot resume under the […]MEPs back plans for a more affordable and consumer-friendly electricity market
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In their amendments to the draft legislation, MEPs propose to further strengthen consumer protection against volatile prices. Consumers should have the right to fixed-price contracts, dynamic price contracts, as well as more key information on the options they sign up to, banning suppliers from […]Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs back plan to boost digital products security
July 20, 2023 by 1 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, […]MEPs approve plans to provide more ammunition for Ukraine
July 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted plans to increase EU production of ammunition and missiles to address the current shortage. According to the text, agreed upon with Council last week, the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) aims to accelerate the delivery of ammunition and […]Semiconductors: MEPs adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry
July 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Plans to secure the EU’s supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and establishing emergency measures against shortages, were adopted by Parliament on Tuesday.The new law, already agreed upon between Parliament and Council, aims to create a favourable environment for chip investments in […]Better access to and use of data: MEPs reach agreement with Council
June 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The “Data Act”, informally agreed upon on Tuesday between MEPs and Council, aims to stimulate innovation by eliminating barriers hindering access to data.The Data Act establishes rules governing the sharing of data generated through the use of connected products or related services (e.g. the […]Violence against women: sex without consent is rape, say MEPs
June 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The draft report asks for a uniform, consent-based definition of rape in the EU, tougher rules on cyber violence, and improved support for victims. On Wednesday, the committees on Civil Liberties and Women’s Rights approved changes to a proposed directive on combating violence against […]MEPs want to create a European Day for the victims of the global climate crises
June 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls for an annual ‘EU day for the victims of the global climate crises’ to be established to remember the human lives lost due to climate change. In the resolution, adopted with 395 votes to 109 and 31 abstentions on Thursday, Parliament proposes […]Spyware: MEPs call for full investigations and safeguards to prevent abuse
June 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament outlined the reforms necessary to curb spyware abuse. Based on a year-long investigation into the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware, MEPs argue that the illicit use of spyware has put “democracy itself at […]MEPs ready to negotiate first-ever rules for safe and transparent AI
June 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The rules aim to promote the uptake of human-centric and trustworthy AI and protect the health, safety, fundamental rights and democracy from its harmful effects. On Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act with 499 votes in […]MEPs demand an EU food security plan and more resources for farmers
June 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EU must strengthen its food security, autonomy and resilience of its farming sector in the light of COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and climate change. In a resolution, adopted on Wednesday by 447 votes to 142 and 31 abstentions, Parliament says the […]MEPs endorse plan to provide more ammunition for Ukraine
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament backed a draft bill to increase European production of ammunition and missiles. The Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) aims to accelerate the delivery of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and to help member states restock their arsenals. By introducing […]Hungary: MEPs denounce deliberate and systematic efforts to undermine EU values
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In its latest resolution, Parliament raises serious concerns over developments in Hungary, in light of the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Following a plenary debate on Wednesday on the situation of rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary and […]Foreign Interference: MEPs call for urgent protection of 2024 European elections
June 2, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls for a coordinated strategy to increase the EU’s resilience to foreign interference and information manipulation and protect the 2024 European elections . Foreign interference, disinformation, and attacks on democracy are likely to continue in ever-greater numbers and to become more sophisticated in […]Pollution: MEPs support stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions
May 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the Environment Committee adopted its position on EU rules to further reduce pollution and steer large agro-industrial installations in the green transition. The industrial emission directive (IED) lays down rules on the prevention and control of pollution from large agro-industrial installations emissions […]MEPs vote to speed up the freezing and confiscation of criminal assets
May 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new legislation on seizing criminal assets would ensure fast and efficient freezing operations everywhere in the EU, and quicker compensation for victims. To speed up asset freezing and confiscations and close loopholes, MEPs on the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee adopted […]Combating violence against women: MEPs back EU accession to Istanbul Convention
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs have voted to approve the European Union’s accession to the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, concluding Parliament’s role in the process. Six years after the EU signed the Istanbul Convention – the first legally binding international instrument on preventing and […]Discharge approved but MEPs concerned over control of EU’s recovery and resilience funds
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved the implementation of the EU’s 2021 budget for most of the EU institutions, except the European Council. Most of the EU’s expenditure is managed by the European Commission, whose budgetary performance was approved by the European Parliament with […]MEPs call on Kosovo and Serbia to normalise relations
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament stresses normalising relations between Belgrade and Pristina is a priority and a precondition for the EU accession of both countries. In two reports adopted on Wednesday, MEPs urge Serbia and Kosovo to engage in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, and secure without delay a comprehensive, […]MEPs renew trade support measures for Ukraine
May 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament gave its green light to suspending EU import duties on Ukrainian exports of agricultural products for another year to support the country’s economy. MEPs approved on Tuesday, by 537 votes, with 42 against and 38 abstentions, a proposal to renew the suspension of […]More ammunition production to support Ukraine: MEPs to fast-track proposal
May 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament decided on Tuesday to urgently deal with a draft bill to increase European production of ammunition and missiles. MEPs agreed with 518 votes in favour to 59 against and 31 abstentions to trigger the urgent procedure to swiftly proceed with the legislative proposal […]MEPs renew suspension of EU import duties on Ukrainian exports
April 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The International Trade Committee gave its green light on Thursday for another one-year suspension of EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. Members of the International Trade Committee approved a proposal to renew the suspension of import duties, anti-dumping duties […]MEPs call for coordinated EU strategy against foreign interference
April 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Political elites in the EU advancing Gazprom’s agenda and Hungary’s susceptibility to Russian intelligence activities are among many examples named in the new report. The EU needs a coordinated strategy against foreign interference and information manipulation (FIMI), including measures to enforce better existing provisions […]MEPs strongly condemn anti-LGBTIQ Bill in Uganda
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs denounce Uganda’s anti-LGBTIQ Bill and call for the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality and transgender identity. Parliament highlights that the Bill, which proposes the death penalty, life imprisonment or up to 20 years in prison for the offences of ‘homosexuality’ or its ‘promotion’, violates […]Carbon removals: more efforts needed to achieve carbon neutrality, say MEPs
April 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Carbon removals from forests, agricultural practices or technological solutions must play a growing role in achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050. In a resolution on Sustainable Carbon Cycles, adopted by Parliament on Tuesday with 323 votes to 257 and 59 abstentions, MEPs […]MEPs approve visa liberalisation with Kosovo
April 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, the European Parliament endorsed the agreement on short-stay visa freedom with Kosovo. Citizens of Kosovo will be allowed to travel to the EU –and EU citizens to go to Kosovo- without requesting a visa, for periods of up to 90 days in […]MEPs call for clarity and unity in policy on China
April 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Against the backdrop of China’s continued rise as a political and economic powerhouse on the world stage, MEPs discussed the need for a coherent strategy on the superpower. EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell stressed the need for a united EU approach to China. […]Leading MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine’s path to the EU
April 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
On Wednesday, leading MEPs reiterated the European Parliament’s intention to continue to do its utmost to assist Ukraine in its EU integration process. Opening the first Inter-Committee Meeting between the European Parliament and the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “Today’s meeting marks the launch of an in-depth, comprehensive and concrete sectorial […]Leading MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine’s path to the EU
April 13, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, leading MEPs reiterated the European Parliament’s intention to continue to do its utmost to assist Ukraine in its EU integration process. Opening the first Inter-Committee Meeting between the European Parliament and the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “Today’s […]MEPs approve revamped EU product safety rules
March 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The updated law will ensure that products in the EU, whether sold online or in traditional shops, comply with the highest safety requirements. On Thursday, MEPs endorsed the revised rules on product safety of non-food consumer products with 569 votes in favour, 13 against […]MEPs assess Commission’s rule of law monitoring in the member states
March 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Parliament points to worrying trends based on the Commission’s latest findings across the EU and highlights specific concerns in the three member states. During a joint debate on rule of law issues on Thursday, MEPs discussed with Commission Vice-President Jourová recent events and allegations of democratic backsliding in Greece, Spain, and Malta. They also voted […]MEPs back an improved single work and residence permit for non-EU nationals
March 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs backed on Thursday draft EU legislation to issue work and residence permits more quickly for nationals of third countries and to improve their rights With 47 votes in favour, 13 against, and no abstentions, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted a report updating the […]
