Archive for EP News
Peace negotiations must include Ukraine
In a joint statement, lead MEPs stress that no peace in Ukraine can be negotiated without full participation of Ukraine’s democratically elected leadership and the backing of its people. The…
Media Freedom Act enters into application to support democracy and journalism
New rules to better protect journalists, their sources and press freedom in the digital age apply in all EU countries as of 8 August 2025. To mark the entry into…
Deal on more funding to boost skills development and address new challenges
Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on changes to the European Social Fund+ to boost skills in the defence and decarbonisation industries. The co-legislators agreed to support…
Budget proposal “simply not enough” to meet Europe’s challenges, lead MEPs say
MEPs are sounding the alarm on the Commission’s proposed long-term budget and warn that the spending ceiling will force cuts to flagship programmes while debt repayments loom. Parliament’s co-rapporteurs on…
Parliament targets the unsustainable fishing practices of non-EU countries
Parliament endorsed clearer rules to identify non-EU countries that allow the unsustainable fishing of fish stocks shared with the EU. With 681 votes in favour, 4 against, and 4 abstentions,…
Package travel: better protection against bankruptcy and unforeseen events
The Consumer Protection Committee adopted updated rules on package travel to clarify the rights of travellers when their journey is affected by unforeseen circumstances. The Internal Market and Consumer Protection…
Transport MEPs seek to reinforce passenger rights
Transport and Tourism Committee proposed changes to EU passenger rights rules by 38 votes to two and two abstentions to close enforcement gaps and make sure passengers are better aware of their…
Fight against child sexual abuse: updated rules to address new technologies
MEPs backed an update to EU-wide definitions of the crimes linked to child sexual abuse (CSA) and exploitation. The proposal is designed to adapt legislation to new technologies, for example…
First EU rules on welfare of dogs and cats
The Agriculture Committee adopted its position on EU standards for the breeding, housing, and handling of cats and dogs. The first EU rules for the welfare and traceability of dogs…
Connectivity and competitiveness at the centre of EP Delegation visit
The importance of connectivity - by air, sea and through energy infrastructure - was the dominant theme of three days of meetings held in Malta and Gozo by a European…