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Nearly €720 million in EU help for natural disasters
MEPs approved nearly €720 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid following natural disasters in seven EU countries in 2021. The € million in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will…
MEPs back Croatia’s Schengen accession
In a report adopted with 534 in favour, 53 against, and 25 abstaining, the European Parliament approves of Croatia becoming a full member of the Schengen area. On 9 December…
Deal confirms zero-emissions target for new cars and vans in 2035
EU negotiators secured an agreement with member states on the Commission’s original proposal to reach zero-emission road mobility by 2035 (an EU fleet-wide target to reduce the CO2 emissions produced…
Make crucial traffic data available digitally, Transport Committee says
Transport Committee MEPs voted on new intelligent road transport systems rules to boost digitalisation in the transport sector, to better connect different mobility apps, and to ensure wider data sharing.…
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: accountability and reforms “deficient”, MEPs say
Five years after her assassination, Parliament pays tribute to the journalist and looks into the rule of law, organised crime, and corruption in Malta. In its resolution adopted with 564…
Iran: MEPs want EU to sanction officials responsible for Mahsa Amini’s death
Parliament condemns the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and asks for EU sanctions against her killers and those involved in quashing the ensuing street protests. In a resolution, Parliament…
Common charger in 2024
By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. From spring 2026, the…
ECB boss pledges to MEPs to fight inflation and restore confidence
The European Central Bank President announced future interest hikes, while MEPs voiced concerns about rising energy and food prices, and mortgage rates. During the third hearing this year with the…
MEPs: Hungary can no longer be considered a full democracy
Parliament condemns the “deliberate and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government” to undermine European values and demands results in the Article 7 process. The lack of decisive EU action has…
Parliament adopts new rules on adequate minimum wages for all workers in the EU
Minimum wages in all EU countries should allow for decent living and working standards, and member states should promote collective bargaining for pay. With 505 votes in favour, 92 against…