EU legislators agree on more free carbon allowances for energy-intensive industries
EU Council and Parliament negotiators have agreed to allocate around 121 million free allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System…
EU Parliament rejects retail investor protection deal but approves PRIIPs rules
The European Parliament rejected its provisional agreement with the Council on retail investor protection rules by 286 votes to 300,…
EU Commission proposes Digital Fairness Act to enhance online protection of consumers
The EU Commission proposes a Digital Fairness Act to tackle manipulative online practices, addictive design, hidden fees and subscription traps.…
MEPs call for stronger anti-fraud cooperation and recovery of EU funds
The EU Parliament's Budgetary Control Committee has adopted proposals to strengthen cooperation between EPPO and OLAF, improve the recovery of…
EU Parliament Committee backs 300-day cap on environmental assessments
Environment MEPs have narrowly backed a 300-day limit for environmental assessments, extendable by 60 days in exceptional cases. Their position…
Budget MEPs call for stronger EU funds safeguards in future enlargements
The EU Parliament's Budgetary Control Committee calls for stronger financial oversight and anti-fraud measures ahead of future enlargements. MEPs stress…
MEPs press China on trade imbalances while backing continued dialogue
Following a three-day visit to China, Parliament’s Trade Committee called for progress on market access, subsidies and supply-chain transparency. MEPs…
EU Parliament observers welcome historic results in Serbia’s elections, call for reforms
EU Parliament election observers praised the historic turnout of over 70% in Serbia's parliamentary elections, highlighting citizens' peaceful mobilisation and…
EU Parliament Agenda for 27 October 2026
President’s agenda Malta 10:30 President Metsola meets with Carmelo Abela, Speaker of the House of...
EU Parliament calls for faster fossil fuel phase-out and climate finance at COP31
The EU Parliament adopted its priorities for COP31 in Türkiye, calling for a faster global phase-out of fossil fuels, increased…
EU Parliament awards 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court and its officials
The European Parliament has awarded the 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials, recognising their…
EU Parliament demands increase from €40.8bn to 47.4bn for Erasmus+ in 2028–2034
The EU Parliament wants to increase the Erasmus+ budget to €47.39 billion, compared with the Commission's €40.8 billion proposal. MEPs…
EU Parliament seeks three-year postponement of methane rules for energy imports
The European Parliament wants to postpone key methane monitoring and reporting obligations for oil, gas and coal importers until 2031,…
EU Parliament calls for naval operation in Black Sea after Russian attacks
The European Parliament has urged the EU to consider a naval operation in the Black Sea following deadly Russian attacks…
EU Parliament calls for Houthi terrorist designation and asset freezes
The European Parliament has urged the Council to designate the Houthis as a terrorist organisation, freeze their assets and dismantle…
EU Parliament delegation to discuss trade imbalances and market access in China
A European Parliament trade delegation led by Bernd Lange will visit Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai to address China's industrial overcapacity,…
EU Council and Parliament reach deal to revitalise EU securitisation market
The EU Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to revive the EU securitisation market by easing capital requirements…
EU Council and Parliament advance ETS reforms to protect industrial competitiveness
The EU Council and Parliament have agreed to raise the ETS market stability reserve threshold from 400 million to 700…
EU Parliament endorses stronger passenger rights and faster flight reimbursements
The EU Parliament has adopted new rules strengthening passenger rights across all transport modes. Travellers booking flights through intermediaries would…
EU Parliament backs simplified waste compliance rules for small businesses
The EU Parliament has adopted proposals to exempt small and micro enterprises from appointing waste compliance representatives in other Member…
EU Parliament calls for €2 billion raw materials centre and stronger supply controls
The EU Parliament has adopted amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act, calling for a new European raw materials centre…
EU Parliament urges stronger funding and faster expansion of high-speed rail
The EU Parliament has adopted recommendations to accelerate high-speed rail connections across Europe, including underserved regions and cross-border routes. MEPs…
EP leadership and Gulf speakers call for deeper parliamentary cooperation
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and parliamentary leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have called for stronger security and…
EU institutions report progress on One Europe, One Market roadmap for 2027
The EU Parliament, Council and Commission reaffirm their commitment to completing a major overhaul of the Single Market by 2027.…
EU Parliament calls for stricter integrity rules in first EU anti-corruption strategy
The EU Parliament has outlined its priorities for the Commission’s first anti-corruption strategy, calling for tougher rules on conflicts of…
EU Parliament rejects legitimacy of Russian State Duma after disputed elections
The EU Parliament refuses to recognise Russia’s newly elected State Duma as legitimate, condemning widespread electoral violations, political repression and…
EU Parliament backs simpler fiscal rules and more targeted budget surveillance
The EU Parliament has adopted changes to three economic governance regulations, completing their alignment with the 2024 fiscal reform. The…
EU Parliament calls for tougher China policy on trade, Russia and security
The EU Parliament calls for economic reciprocity and stronger de-risking from China, while maintaining dialogue on global challenges. MEPs urge…
EU Parliament backs €115m AGILE programme to speed defence innovation
The EU Parliament has approved the €115m AGILE programme to accelerate disruptive defence technologies from prototype to operational use. With…
Development MEPs seek stronger EU support for Greenland and overseas territories
The EU Parliament’s Development Committee wants stronger support for Greenland amid sovereignty concerns and proposes more than doubling planned 2028–2034…
Environment MEPs call for faster fossil fuel phase-out ahead of COP31
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee has set out its COP31 priorities, calling for a faster transition away from fossil fuels,…
EU Council adopts pharma package to improve access and competitiveness
The EU Council has adopted its pharma package, overhauling rules on regulatory protection, medicine availability, generics, rare diseases and antimicrobial…
EU Council proposes temporary halt to carbon allowance cancellations until 2030
EU ambassadors want to suspend the market stability reserve’s allowance invalidation mechanism through 2030, then double the cancellation threshold to…
EU Commission proposes releasing €4.2bn for Hungary as MEP seeks scrutiny
The EU Commission proposes lifting the 2022 budgetary measures against Hungary, saying the rule of law breaches that triggered them…
EU ministers seek year-end agreement on 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework
The EU General Affairs Council discussed spending priorities and revenue sources for the next EU long-term budget, aiming for an…
EU and Philippines reach substantial agreement on wide-ranging trade deal
The EU Commission and the Philippine government have reached substantial agreement on an FTA that would liberalise over 94% of…
EU Parliament sets agenda to close gender gaps in medical research and healthcare
In a report adopted by 390 votes, MEPs seek a comprehensive EU women’s health strategy with measurable targets and dedicated…
EU Parliament fast-tracks defence permits and simplifies procurement
MEPs have adopted the Defence Readiness Omnibus, setting a 42-working-day default deadline for permits and tacit approval when authorities miss…
EU Parliament makes e-commerce platforms liable for imports in customs reform
The EU Parliament has finalised a sweeping customs overhaul that treats platforms and sellers shipping goods directly from outside the…
EU Parliament demands tougher response to Russian and other hybrid threats
MEPs want the EU to shift from reacting to hybrid attacks towards anticipating, disrupting and deterring them, identifying Russia as…
SOTEU 2026: MEPs debate economy, security, climate, AI and social media
MEPs set out sharply different visions for Europe in their annual debate with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing…
EU Parliament backs tariff relief for Armenia amid Russian trade restrictions
On Tuesday, MEPs backed the temporary removal of tariffs on a broad range of Armenian products. The EU Parliament approved…
European Parliament will establish an antenna office in Ottawa
The EU Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and…
EP Committee seeks review of US tax deal and narrower BEFIT proposal
The European Parliament’s ECON Committee warns that the Side-by-Side system agreed with the US could weaken the OECD global minimum…
EP Committee backs higher ETS reserve threshold while retaining invalidation
The European Parliament’s ENVI Committee wants to retain the EU ETS market stability reserve’s invalidation mechanism while raising its threshold…
MEPs back simpler sustainable finance disclosure rules and strong safeguards against greenwashing
The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has agreed on a streamlined Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) with three standard product…
EU budget: MEPs press ministers for adequate resources and end-2026 deal
Parliament’s MFF co-rapporteurs urge EU ministers to match Europe’s priorities with an ambitious 2028–2034 budget, new own resources and a…
EP Committee backs Comporti for ESMA Chair and Gstädtner as EBA Executive Director
EU Parliament’s ECON committee endorsed Carlo Comporti for ESMA Chair and Thomas Gstädtner as EBA Executive Director after public hearings.…
MEPs seek binding EU law to protect workers from psychosocial risks
EU Parliament’s employment committee calls for binding employer duties to tackle stress, burnout, harassment and other psychosocial risks. Proposed rules…
EU defence innovation AGILE: Key EP committees endorse deal with EU Council
The draft law aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, where…