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EU funs must be more accessible – President Metsola
During a visit to Aurobindo Pharma Malta Ltd, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola reiterated her commitment to make EU funds more accessible to businesses, especially in Malta…
Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers
Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas…
Artificial Intelligence Act: MEPs adopt landmark law
Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act that ensures safety and compliance with fundamental rights, while boosting innovation. The regulation, agreed in negotiations with member states in December 2023, was endorsed by MEPs…
MEPs: EU must actively support Russia’s democratic opposition
The Russian state, and Vladimir Putin personally, bear criminal and political responsibility for the death of their strongest opponent, Alexei Navalny, say MEPs. The European Parliament strongly condemns the murder…
New EU rules to defend critical voices from judicial intimidation
The European Parliament approved with 546 votes in favour, 47 against and 31 abstentions a new law, agreed with the Council on 30 November 2023, to ensure individuals and organisations working…
EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority will be based in Frankfurt
In a joint vote, MEPs and EU ambassadors chose Frankfurt to host the EU’s central enforcer in the fight against dirty money, the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the…
Stricter rules to ensure children’s toys are safe
The new rules aim to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market and protect children better from toy-related risks. The Internal Market and Consumer Protection…
European Parliament wants to end impunity of reckless driving
Serious traffic offences, such as excessive speeding or drink driving, should lead to EU-wide driving disqualifications, said MEPs on Tuesday. Currently, if a driver loses their licence following a traffic…
Anti-corruption: MEPs to push for stricter EU-wide measures and penalties
The Committee on Civil Liberties endorsed the draft negotiating mandate for stronger rules against corrupt decision-makers across all levels in the EU. The report, adopted with 63 votes for, two…
Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Hitler did not win!”
On Thursday, Irene Shashar, a survivor of the Warsaw ghetto, addressed MEPs in a plenary session in Brussels to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. “We pay tribute today to the…