European Parliament

On Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks.
Committee on International Trade

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The new regulation replaces measures due to expire on 30 June 2026 and will help protect the EU steel industry from the negative effects of a global steel surplus.
Committee on International Trade

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On Tuesday, the first laureates of the European Order of Merit were honoured for their significant contribution to EU integration and values in a ceremony at the European Parliament.

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Tuesday 19 May

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European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the 18-21 May plenary session in Strasbourg.

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Plenary session, Strasbourg

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Monday 18 May

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 18 – 21 May plenary session today at 16.30.

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Newsletter - 18-21 May 2026 - Strasbourg plenary session

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The new legislation agreed on Tuesday seeks to foster the right to autonomy for adults across the EU.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Spokespersons for Parliament and the political groups will hold a briefing on the 18 – 21 May plenary session, on Wednesday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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This year’s awards went to an Estonian project to boost female democratic participation, a French political engagement app and a Spanish network for relations with China.
Committee on Culture and Education

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On Tuesday, 19 May, at a ceremony in Parliament laureates will receive the inaugural European Order of Merit for their significant contribution to EU integration and values.

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Newly agreed measures aim to boost competitiveness and enhance the availability and supply of critical medicines in the EU.
Committee on Public Health

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Political groups meetings, Brussels

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On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day.

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African and European parliamentarians will meet in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May to discuss possible ways to cooperate on security, youth policy and critical raw materials.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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The agreement between EU co-legislators aims to make it easier for providers to comply with the AI Act, while maintaining its 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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EU entrepreneurs need simple rules for their companies to prosper. The “EU Inc.” company format should help businesses as they start life and grow.

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The updated rules seek to ensure access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country, while distributing obligations fairly among member states.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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