Archive for EP News
Border security: MEPs endorse gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System
The Civil Liberties Committee endorsed plans to gradually roll out the Entry-Exit System (EES) at the EU’s external borders. Civil Liberties Committee MEPs adopted a draft position on the proposed…
Toy safety: deal on new measures to protect children’s health
Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on new EU toy safety rules to enhance the protection of children’s health and development. The deal strengthens the role of economic…
Water resilience: MEPs call for comprehensive EU strategy
Environment Committee MEPs adopted their recommendations on how the EU should manage its water resources more efficiently and respond better to current challenges. The own initiative report, adopted with 68…
Sustainability and due diligence: MEPs agree to delay application of new rules
The European Parliament voted to postpone the application dates for new EU laws on due diligence and sustainability reporting requirements. With 531 votes for, 69 against and 17 abstentions, MEPs…
Agreement on EU-wide rules to reduce reckless driving while abroad
MEPs and the Polish Presidency of the Council agreed on new rules to curb impunity and trigger EU-wide driving disqualifications for reckless drivers. A provisional agreement was reached between Parliament…
EP President Metsola to EU leaders: “We need to think bigger and act faster”
Speaking to leaders, Parliament President Metsola reiterated that in a world of rising single powers, Europe must step up its political ambition: on defence and competitiveness. On Ukraine, she stressed that…
MEPs urge the EU to ensure its own security
The EU faces a turning point and “business as usual” is no longer an option against the threats and attacks towards European security. In a resolution, Parliament calls on the…
“We cannot afford to depend on others to keep us safe”, Metsola tells EU leaders
At the European Council in Brussels, the European Parliament President reassured leaders that the EP can move quickly and efficiently to meet today’s unprecedented security challenges. “Too much is at…
Joint statement on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Three years ago Russia started its full-scale and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. Russia’s brutal war deliberately targets civilian and critical infrastructure. The Ukrainian people have shown bravery in…
Cost of living and environment are the main concerns of young people in the EU
Rising prices and the cost of living are a concern for 40% of the 16-30 year-olds who took part in the latest Eurobarometer Youth Survey . One third of respondents said they…