European Parliament (News)

MEPs want the EU to respond determinedly to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East, and the return of so-called “great power” politics.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its 2024 annual report on human rights and democracy in the world, warning against the deteriorating global human rights situation.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs adopted their priorities for the 2026 EU budget on Wednesday, emphasising defence, prosperity and sustainability.
Committee on Budgets

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MEPs gave their consent on Wednesday to the updated fisheries agreement with Guinea Bissau, granting 41 EU vessels access to the country’s waters for the next five years.
Committee on Fisheries

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On Tuesday, MEPs approved two proposals granting Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively.
Committee on International Trade

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On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed Lucian Romaşcanu to be Romania’s member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Having voted to use the urgent procedure, Parliament will decide on Thursday whether to delay application of the new sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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EU member states and MEPs have agreed on essential improvements to a new support facility for Moldova, focusing on better financing and democratic oversight.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Budgets

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On Tuesday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU.
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

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The annual European Parliamentary Week will take place on Monday and Tuesday, bringing MEPs together with MPs from member states and EU candidate countries.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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An EP survey of EU citizens aged 16-30 shows social media is their main information source, and that the majority are also aware of the risks of online disinformation.

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During her official visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories, EP President Metsola was the first European leader to enter Gaza in more than a decade.

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The Rwandan government must withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s territory and cease cooperation with the M23 rebels, Parliament says.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs call on the international community to join the boycott of Georgia’s self-proclaimed authorities, who they accuse of eroding the country’s democracy and cracking down on dissents.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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The update will notably require that VAT be paid for services provided through online platforms, putting an end to an unfair distortion of competition. It will also fight VAT fraud.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Subcommittee on Tax Matters

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On Tuesday, the Chair of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, addressed a formal sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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