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Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs back plan to boost digital products security
New cyber resilience rules will establish a uniform set of cybersecurity requirements for all digital products in the European Union. The draft cyber resilience act approved by the Industry, Research…
EU defence: deal on joint procurement of defence products
Parliament and Council reached a deal on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry. The new regulation, informally agreed by…
The soup kitchen OFM Valletta wins the 2023 European parliament citizen’s prize for Malta
The winner of the European Citizen's Prize this year in Malta is The Soup Kitchen OFM Valletta, led by Fr Marcellino Micallef. This year's winner was nominated by MEP David…
Anti-SLAPP: EU protection against legal actions that silence critical voices
Anti-SLAPP: EU protection against legal actions that silence critical voices Journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers should be protected against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings. The Legal Affairs…
Parliament calls on NATO to invite Ukraine to join alliance
MEPs call on NATO allies to honour their commitment to Ukraine and pave the way for Kyiv to be invited to join the defence alliance. In the resolution, adopted on…
MEPs ready to negotiate rules for safe and transparent AI
The European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act with 499 votes in favour, 28 against and 93 abstentions ahead of talks with EU member states…
EU citizens’ views one year before the elections
The European Parliament released its Spring 2023 Eurobarometer survey showing citizens’ strong support for democracy and a high awareness of the upcoming European elections. One year ahead of the next…
Young people speak out a year before EU elections
Around 10,000 young people from the EU and beyond will meet in Strasbourg to discuss Europe’s future, against the backdrop of the war against Ukraine and upcoming European elections. On…
Pollution: MEPs support stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions
The Environment Committee adopted its position on EU rules to further reduce pollution and steer large agro-industrial installations in the green transition. The industrial emission directive (IED) lays down rules on the…
EP President visits University of Malta
The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola made an official visit to the University of Malta where she met researchers, scientists, engineers and students. Greeted by the University Rector…