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EP President launches procedure for two waivers of immunity
President Metsola has launched an urgent procedure for the waiver of immunity of two Members of the European Parliament, following a request from the Belgian judicial authorities. The first procedural…
Corruption scandal: MEPs insist on reforms for transparency and accountability
Parliament has reacted to recent allegations with immediate changes and demands for measures to close loopholes in existing transparency rules. Following Tuesday’s debate, Parliament has adopted a resolution on the suspicions…
Deal on new EU rules for batteries charges ahead
Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement to overhaul EU rules on batteries and take into account technological developments and future challenges. The agreed rules will cover the entire battery…
Conference on the Future of Europe: citizens demand more from the EU
On 2 December, EU institutions and over 500 citizens assessed the follow-up to the proposals of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Opening the feedback event, Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola…
Deal on EU rules to better protect online shoppers and vulnerable consumers
Negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional political agreement to update the EU’s rules on product safety of non-food consumer products. The new regulation on General Product Safety (GPSR) aims to…
European Parliament declares Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism
Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs have recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a resolution on the…
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.…