European Parliament (News)

On Tuesday, MEPs gave their final approval to two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement.
Committee on International Trade

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MEPs strongly condemn acts of “transnational repression” and demand the EU and member states adopt a zero-tolerance approach.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Tuesday, MEPs voted to support mobilising €2 million in EU aid to help former workers at car glass manufacturer Soliver, following the company’s bankruptcy.
Committee on Budgets

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The simplification measures aim to support companies as they comply with the AI Act, while maintaining the law’s main provisions and risk-based approach.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to strengthen the contractual position of farmers and help stabilise their incomes.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Tuesday 16 June

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President Metsola opened the 15-19 June plenary session in Strasbourg by announcing several changes to plenary procedural rules.

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MEPs have secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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MEPs from the Foreign Affairs and Development Committees and the Human rights Subcommittee will meet Andrzej Poczobut in Strasbourg this evening.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Monday 15 June

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On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to security challenges.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Wednesday at 9:15, several MEPs will hold a briefing for journalists as the implementation phase of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum begins on 12 June 2026.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs are encouraged by the EU accession-related reforms carried out by Ukraine’s government, and insist Ukrainians should determine the conditions for peace with Russia.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Monday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed provisionally on changes to EU policy on the return of non-EU nationals staying illegally in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Extraordinary meeting of the International Trade Committee and joint meeting with the Internal Market Committee and the Industry Committee. Both on Tuesday 2 June
Committee on International Trade

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A delegation from the Employment and Social Affairs Committee was in La Réunion to assess youth employment initiatives and to meet government representatives.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament presented recommendations to move towards a society that promotes equality between men and women in formal and informal care.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted its proposals to reduce the number of work-related accidents, diseases, and deaths in the EU.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia.

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The European parliament approved new EU rules to reinforce support and protection measures for the victims of crime, as well as their rights in criminal proceedings.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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