Archive for EP News
New EU rules needed to make digital platforms less addictive
The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee adopted a draft report (with 38 votes in favour, none against and 1 abstention) warning of the addictive nature of certain digital services,…
Right to repair: incentives for consumers to repair rather than replace
The Internal Market Committee adopted its position on new measures to strengthen the right to repair and promote sustainable consumption. The Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee adopted its position…
A long-term solution for Ukraine’s funding needs
Parliament improved and endorsed a proposal for a €50 billion facility to support Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024. Parliament’s stance on the proposed Ukraine Facility was adopted with 512 votes…
President Metsola in solidarity with the victims of the terror attacks in Israel
Speech by President Metsola at the solemn moment in solidarity with the victims of the terror attacks in Israel. “Thank you all for being here today. I know how much…
Parliament pushes for start of EU accession talks with Moldova
In a resolution, MEPs vote to reaffirm their commitment to Moldova’s future EU membership and want accession talks with Chişinău to launch before the end of the year. The Moldovan…
€455 million in EU aid after natural disasters
MEPs approved nearly €455 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid in response to recent natural disasters in Romania, Italy and Turkey. Members of the Committee on Budgets express their “deepest…
EU to ban greenwashing and improve consumer information on product durability
Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading advertisements and provide consumers with better product information. The agreement updates the existing EU list of…
State of the EU debate: Ukraine, Green Deal, Economy, China, Artificial Intelligence
In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work in the past and its plans until the June 2024 elections.…
Media Freedom Act: protecting editorial decisions from political interference
The Culture and Education Committee amended the draft bill to make sure it applies to all media content and strengthens transparency and independence of EU media. In their draft position…
The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
On 3 May, the World Press Freedom Day, the European Parliament officially launched the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. The Prize rewards…