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SMEs say the EU must finally make 'Think Small First' a reality, as Brussels promises sweeping simplification to cut administrative burdens and unlock competitiveness

MEPs and the Council will now seek to agree on a final text during negotiations scheduled for Wednesday

European Council, MEP budget jobs, rebates

On Tuesday MEPs approved a safeguard clause for the EU-Mercosur agreement to prevent imports from Mercosur countries harming Europe’s agriculture sector.
Committee on International Trade

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On Tuesday MEPs approved a safeguard clause for the EU-Mercosur agreement to prevent imports from Mercosur countries harming Europe’s agriculture sector.
Committee on International Trade

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In this thought leadership interview, Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Vice President and Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at Philips, shares his vision for the future of European healthcare

Italy is opposing the only substantive budget-related point in a draft of European Council conclusions

Part of the ReArm Europe plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Part of the ReArm Europe plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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The financial aid aims to help laid-off workers re-enter the labour market following the bankruptcy of Sweden’s Northvolt AB.
Committee on Budgets

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The financial aid aims to help laid-off workers re-enter the labour market following the bankruptcy of Sweden’s Northvolt AB.
Committee on Budgets

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MEPs adopted new rules on Tuesday introducing more flexibility and support for farmers in complying with the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP).
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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MEPs adopted new rules on Tuesday introducing more flexibility and support for farmers in complying with the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP).
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved a provisional agreement between MEPs and EU governments on updated sustainability reporting and due diligence rules for companies.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved a provisional agreement between MEPs and EU governments on updated sustainability reporting and due diligence rules for companies.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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The vote effectively clears the way for investigators to pursue one case while blocking another

Following the decision to apply its so-called urgency procedure, MEPs will vote on the proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine at the January 2026 plenary session.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Security and Defence

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Following the decision to apply its so-called urgency procedure, MEPs will vote on the proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine at the January 2026 plenary session.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Security and Defence

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Following the decision to apply its so-called urgency procedure, MEPs will vote on the proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine at the January 2026 plenary session.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Security and Defence

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President Metsola awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize to the representatives of the two journalists, who are imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia, at a ceremony on Tuesday in Strasbourg.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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